Technical Operator — Packaging & Equipment Specialist

Biopharma Careers; St. Albans (WV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Technical Operator to support manufacturing equipment on the production lines. You will perform setup activities, verify that correct equipment and tooling are used, and ensure clean, well-maintained process lines.

You’ll monitor run performance, respond to faults, and assist with PMs and calibrations, collaborating with engineering and QA teams. The role requires a minimum seven years of experience and a high school diploma, with a technical degree/certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience and a High School diploma (or equivalent) required.
• A technical degree/certification and three (3) years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or verifies all equipment related set-up activities per SOPs and related instructions.
• Ensure equipment, kits and tooling are used for the process and properly maintained.
• Clean equipment and change parts according to procedure prior to set-up and after batch runs.
• Conduct system checks, sensor checks and start-up/shifts tests; ensure results meet specifications.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify adverse trends, and address faults or alarms promptly.
• Lead equipment problem solving with operators and support groups; implement corrective actions.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical degree/certification

Job description

Viatris is seeking a Technical Operator to support manufacturing equipment on the production lines. You will perform setup activities, verify that correct equipment and tooling are used, and ensure clean, well-maintained process lines.

You’ll monitor run performance, respond to faults, and assist with PMs and calibrations, collaborating with engineering and QA teams. The role requires a minimum seven years of experience and a high school diploma, with a technical degree/certification preferred.