Technical Operator, Packaging - 2nd Shift

Scorpion Therapeutics; Town of Vermont (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Technical Operator to perform and verify equipment setup, ensure use of correct tooling, and maintain clean, ready-to-run process equipment. The role includes monitoring performance and addressing faults to keep runs within specifications.

You will support system checks, participate in IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and assist with calibrations and preventive maintenance. Strong technical and problem-solving skills are essential for daily manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Technical degree/certification and 3 years relevant experience preferred (combination of education/experience considered).

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or verify all equipment-related set-up activities per SOPs and related instructions.
• Ensure appropriate product-dedicated equipment, kits, tooling, idlers, etc. are used for the process.
• Ensure process equipment and change parts are cleaned per procedure and in good repair prior to set-up and following batch runs.
• Perform and/or verify required system-related checks (sensor checks, start-up/shift checks/testing) before processing; ensure results meet specifications and control ranges (where appropriate).
• Monitor run performance via CPPs/KPPs, in-process quality checks/testing, yields, and run efficiencies to identify adverse trends and/or equipment/control failures.
• Respond to equipment faults, alarms, jams, etc.; identify cause, remediate, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Lead equipment problem-solving/troubleshooting with Lead Operator and support groups to resolve issues and return equipment to operating conditions.
• Assist with equipment PMs and calibrations as needed.
• Participate in defining user requirements for new systems and executing equipment/system IQ, OQ, PQs.
• Support creation/review of technical instructions and training documents; provide oversight of technical training on production lines.
• Provide technical input into routine equipment/system events or investigations, assisting with root-cause identification and corrective/preventive actions.
• Work with Engineering Production Support and QA Validation on recommendations, implementation, and qualification of equipment/control improvements; participate in technical studies as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties in alignment with training (may serve as backup to Senior Operator/Lead Operator roles).

Skills

7+ years experience

Education

Technical degree/certification

Job description

Technical Operator

Key responsibilities:

• Perform and/or verify all equipment-related set-up activities per SOPs and related instructions.
• Ensure appropriate product-dedicated equipment, kits, tooling, idlers, etc. are used for the process.
• Ensure process equipment and change parts are cleaned per procedure and in good repair prior to set-up and following batch runs.
• Perform and/or verify required system-related checks (sensor checks, start-up/shift checks/testing) before processing; ensure results meet specifications and control ranges (where appropriate).
• Monitor run performance via CPPs/KPPs, in-process quality checks/testing, yields, and run efficiencies to identify adverse trends and/or equipment/control failures.
• Respond to equipment faults, alarms, jams, etc.; identify cause, remediate, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Lead equipment problem-solving/troubleshooting with Lead Operator and support groups to resolve issues and return equipment to operating conditions.
• Assist with equipment PMs and calibrations as needed.
• Participate in defining user requirements for new systems and executing equipment/system IQ, OQ, PQs.
• Support creation/review of technical instructions and training documents; provide oversight of technical training on production lines.
• Provide technical input into routine equipment/system events or investigations, assisting with root-cause identification and corrective/preventive actions.
• Work with Engineering Production Support and QA Validation on recommendations, implementation, and qualification of equipment/control improvements; participate in technical studies as needed.

Other assigned duties:

• Perform other assigned duties in alignment with training (may serve as backup to Senior Operator/Lead Operator roles).

Minimum qualifications:

• 7+ years of relevant experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Technical degree/certification and 3 years relevant experience preferred (combination of education/experience considered).

Compensation: Salary range: $37,000.00 - $80,000.00 USD.