**Job Title: Production Operator** **Job Description** As a Production Operator, you will perform machine set-up, operation, and maintenance on various pieces of equipment across different departments. You will make necessary adjustments to ensure production is ready to start on time. This role involves operating equipment from compounding through final assembly, tearing down, and cleaning equipment and work areas. You will process components for sterile production, troubleshoot equipment problems, and work with other staff to maintain efficient fill operations. Additionally, you will review production documentation, verify material counts, close out batch records, and investigate errors. You may be assigned to various production areas based on business needs and participate in training activities for the production team. **Responsibilities** + Operate production equipment for compounding sterile and nonsterile products, including washing and sterilizing parts and components, and aseptic filling. + Set-up, monitor, adjust, and program aseptic filling machines, vial washing/sterilizing equipment, and compounding equipment within procedural and GMP guidelines. + Assist in manufacturing operations for tablet production, including batch processing, filling, and packaging of tablets. + Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical problems with equipment. Disassemble, clean, and prepare parts for reassembly for both sterile and non-sterile production. + Check in materials, verify quantity and description, restock inventories, and clean equipment and work areas following aseptic techniques and standard operating procedures. + Participate in APA training and qualification programs and maintain qualified status. Practice aseptic techniques in performance of job duties within APA areas. **Essential Skills** + Experience in production, machine operation, cleanroom environments, assembly, general labor, and packaging. + Familiarity with GMP guidelines and aseptic techniques. + Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical equipment. + Ability to perform calculations, conversions, and determine tare weights as required by batch records. + Proficiency in using computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. + Detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Associate's degree in electrical and mechanical technologies or equivalent combination of experience and education. + 2+ years of experience in a similar field with a background in pharmaceutical manufacturing or equipment maintenance. + Knowledge of contemporary electrical and mechanical technologies, fill room practices, and production maintenance procedures. + Ability to communicate professionally and work with minimal supervision. + Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. + Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and present information effectively. **Why Work Here?** Join a growing, privately-owned company with a history dating back to 1846. Enjoy opportunities for continued training and career development in a friendly work environment. Benefit from a work/life balance with most weeks ending in a 3-day weekend. Receive immediate benefits upon hire, generous PTO policy, paid holidays, and shoe vouchers for plant-dedicated footwear. Access affordable medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance, free term life insurance, 401(k) plan, and supplemental insurance options. Participate in employee appreciation events, enjoy free ice cream, pizza parties, company BBQs, and more. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and referral services. **Work Environment** The work environment includes cleanrooms with various classifications, requiring aseptic techniques and proper gowning procedures. It involves working with sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products and operating specialized equipment. Note: Individuals allergic to penicillin or related drugs cannot be considered for this role. Uniforms and PPE are provided at no charge. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Syracuse, New York. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.