Manufacturing Technician / Cyclotron Operator

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account

Life & Disability Insurance

MetLife Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Direct Deposit

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company in Maryland Heights, MO, is hiring Manufacturing Technicians / Cyclotron Operators. This onsite, contract-to-hire role requires hands-on electronics, mechatronics, automation, and troubleshooting experience in a regulated pharma manufacturing environment. Training is provided and prior cyclotron experience is not required.

The position follows a 12-hour shift pattern with 7 days on/off, 24/7/365 operations, and shift rotations. Overtime applies.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree preferred in a related technical field.
• Hands-on electronics, mechatronics, automation or related troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with diagnostic tools, meters, schematics, or service manuals is preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and learn highly specialized equipment in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting for cyclotron operations and support equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of cyclotrons and support equipment.
• Support advanced maintenance and repair activities under general direction.
• Perform scheduled start-ups and shutdowns of cyclotrons.
• Perform target loading, installation, and transport activities.
• Operate and monitor cyclotrons and support systems during target irradiation.
• Monitor cyclotrons and support systems during standby conditions.
• Document cyclotron performance, operations data, maintenance activities, and repair work.
• Work closely with Cyclotron Chemistry and production teams to support daily production activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, cGMP, NRC, ISO, USP, and related requirements.

Skills

Hands-on electronics

Mechatronics

Automation

Troubleshooting

Field service

Controls

Electro-mechanical

Electronic systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Two-year degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Meters

Schematics

Test equipment

Job description

Yoh is hiring Manufacturing Technicians / Cyclotron Operators for our Pharmaceutical Manufacturing client in Maryland Heights, Missouri. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity with multiple openings. The team is moving quickly and is looking for candidates with hands-on electronics, mechatronics, automation, military electronics, industrial electronics, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, biomedical equipment, field service, controls, or complex technical equipment troubleshooting experience. Prior cyclotron or radiopharmaceutical experience is not required. Training is provided. Candidates must have strong hands-on technical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, reliability, and the ability to learn highly specialized equipment systems in a regulated manufacturing environment. Candidates with general electrical, mechanical, maintenance, manufacturing, or field service backgrounds may be considered if they also have direct experience troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems, automation, controls, circuit-level issues, diagnostic equipment, or complex electro-mechanical equipment.

Pay Rate:

$25/hr

Schedule:

• This is a 24/7/365 operation.
• Current schedule is 12-hour shifts, 7 days on / 7 days off.
• Current rotation starts Tuesday and runs through Monday.
• Quarterly rotation between day shift and night shift required.
• Overtime pay applies as part of this schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform troubleshooting for cyclotron operations and support equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of cyclotrons and support equipment.
• Support advanced maintenance and repair activities under general direction.
• Perform scheduled start-ups and shutdowns of cyclotrons.
• Perform target loading, installation, and transport activities.
• Operate and monitor cyclotrons and support systems during target irradiation.
• Monitor cyclotrons and support systems during standby conditions.
• Document cyclotron performance, operations data, maintenance activities, and repair work.
• Work closely with Cyclotron Chemistry and production teams to support daily production activities.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards, including FDA, cGMP, NRC, ISO, USP, and related requirements.

Education / Experience

• Two-year degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology, or a related technical field preferred.
• Equivalent electronics, automation, military electronics, field service, or hands-on technical training may be considered.
• Hands-on electronics, mechatronics, automation, controls, industrial electronics, biomedical equipment, electro-mechanical troubleshooting, field service, or complex technical equipment troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience using diagnostic tools, meters, schematics, service manuals, troubleshooting procedures, or test equipment preferred.
• Experience with circuit boards, power supplies, sensors, relays, motors, control systems, automation systems, electrical cabinets, or complex equipment diagnostics preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, logic circuits, VFDs, RF systems, high-voltage equipment, analog/digital circuits, vacuum systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, or manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Experience with component-level electronics troubleshooting, soldering, bench testing, or circuit board repair is strongly preferred but not required.
• Experience working around ionizing radiation sources is a plus but not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical systems across multiple equipment areas.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, document work accurately, and complete extensive on-the-job and compliance training.
• Strong reliability, communication, safety awareness, and team orientation required.

Strong Fit Backgrounds May Include

• Electronics Technician
• Mechatronics Technician
• Automation Technician
• Controls Technician
• Electromechanical Technician
• Avionics Technician
• Military Electronics Technician
• RF / Radar / Communications Technician
• Biomedical Equipment Technician
• Semiconductor Equipment Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technician
• Complex Field Service Technician
• Technical Test Technician
• CNC Equipment Repair Technician
• EV / Automotive Electrical Diagnostic Technician

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Estimated Min Rate: $25.00
Estimated Max Rate: $25.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.