Process Technician

Catalent; Manassas (VA); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Tuition reimbursement

WellHub program

Employee resource groups

Descripción de la vacante

Catalent in Manassas, VA is seeking a Process Technician to operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure adherence to cGMP and SOPs. You will help reduce variability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement projects on a 6am–6:30pm shift, onsite at the Manassas facility.

The role emphasizes uptime, quality output, and collaboration with engineers and operators to troubleshoot issues and document daily activities.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
• Understanding of equipment used in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, customers, staff.
• Ability to provide detailed documentation of daily activities.
• Ability to use calibrated measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Performing setup and alignment tasks on equipment and machinery.

Responsabilidades

• Operate production line to maximize production with high-quality output.
• Follow standardized work to perform equipment setups and manage change parts.
• Follow cGMP and SOP regulations.
• Perform detailed cleaning of change parts using various cleaning solutions.
• Complete daily task documentation accurately.
• Monitor change part parameters per manufacturer specs.
• Provide technical troubleshooting for alignment, production, and setup issues.
• Provide data and possible solutions for setup-related process requests.
• Collaborate with team to support cross-functional efforts.
• Manage setup schedule to minimize downtime.
• Support safety culture and hazard countermeasures.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Equipment setup

Mechanical systems

Documentation

cGMP awareness

Communication

Reading drawings

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Herramientas

Calibrated measurement tools

Hand-held tools

Specialty manufacturing tools

Descripción del empleo

About Site

The 70,000-square-foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent's Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food-safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent's traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Process Technician to join our team. In this role, you will operate production lines, perform equipment setups, and ensure machines meet manufacturer specifications. You will help reduce process variability, minimize downtime, and support continuous improvement projects. This position plays a key role in maintaining high-quality output and efficient production operations.

Shift: Monday through Thursday, 6am-6:30pm
Location: Manassas, VA
100% Onsite

The Role

• Operate production line to maximize production with high-quality output.
• Follow standardized work to perform equipment setups and manage equipment change parts.
• Understand and follow all cGMP and SOP regulations.
• Perform detailed cleaning of encapsulation change parts using various cleaning solutions.
• Accurately complete all applicable documentation pertaining to daily tasks.
• Monitor key change part parameters in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Provide technical troubleshooting to investigate alignment, production, and setup issues.
• Provide data and possible solutions for setup-related process requests.
• Act as a team member to build cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage setup schedule to minimize production downtime.
• Monitor and build a strong safety culture.
• Identify hazards and support countermeasure implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
• Understanding of equipment used in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, manufacturing operators, customers, staff, and other personnel.
• Ability to provide detailed documentation of daily activities.
• Ability to use calibrated measurement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Performing setup and alignment tasks on all necessary equipment and machinery, including operation of hand-held and specialty tools.
• Transporting tools, carts, and required items to and from appropriate areas while maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.
• Working in industrial settings requiring kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, overhead reach, pushing, pulling, and tool use.
• Positioning equipment for setup, including handling items from 1 to 15 lbs. and larger equipment requiring multiple personnel for lifts over 50 lbs.
• Operating appropriate work saver equipment safely in a dynamic environment.
• Wearing required safety gear such as eye protection, lab coats, hair and beard nets, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Following plant safety and hazardous material procedures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, heat, cold, snow).

Preferred Skills & Background

• Associate's degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of prior experience in a technical manufacturing role focusing on mechanical alignment and changeover skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food manufacturing environments regulated by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards preferred.
• Experience in food or nutraceutical manufacturing is a plus.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement to support educational growth.
• Employee Engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly and community engagement initiatives.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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