Production Machine Operator – Multi‑Machine Line

Swiss American CDMO; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss American CDMO is seeking an experienced Production Machine Operator to start up, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing lines in a cGMP environment. You will perform routine adjustments, monitor lot numbers, and assist with labeling and packaging tasks to maintain smooth production flow.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Production Machine Operator in a cGMP environment.
• At least 4 years total experience in production or packaging within a cGMP environment.
• Technical or mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Experience operating at least five different production or packaging machines, including Simplex.
• Excellent English communication, both oral and written.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Start machine and observe operation to detect malfunctions.
• Stop machine and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Make minor adjustments or repairs (opening valves, changing dies, setting guides, clearing damaged containers).
• Inspect filled containers for correct packaging.
• Feed product to conveyors and unload packaged product.
• Count supplies and manage hopper/feeding devices.
• Position and hold containers, operate controls to clean, glue, label, sew, or staple as needed.
• Ensure machine cleanliness and assist in assembly/disassembly of machines.
• Connect bulk tank to machine and verify lot number and expiration with batch ticket.
• Execute line clearance steps at start of production and verify lot printing.
• Change lot numbers during runs and verify with QC and team lead.
• Assist packers with labeling as needed.
• Paletize finished goods and route to QC lane.
• Check for leaks, misprints, or discrepancies in finished goods.
• Maintain counts of finished goods and report to team lead at shift end.
• Perform assembly/disassembly of five or more machines in production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

English communication

Instruction following

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Simplex machine operation

Job description

Swiss American CDMO is seeking an experienced Production Machine Operator to start up, monitor, and troubleshoot manufacturing lines in a cGMP environment. You will perform routine adjustments, monitor lot numbers, and assist with labeling and packaging tasks to maintain smooth production flow.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow detailed instructions, and strong problem-solving skills.