The Opportunity:

Working independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator Manufacturing, or Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and compliant manufacturing of various silicone products, utilizing a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes.  Operates mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Will perform basic trouble-shooting and maintain equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations.





Reports to immediate supervisor. Under close supervision, may set up and operate a variety of machines in order to produce materials. May deliver raw materials and intermediates to production sites and/or keep departments clean and orderly. Assists in a variety of routine duties in the operation and preparation of equipment and materials.

The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a dedicated Operator to optimize our Chemical Manufacturing team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. 
This role will be a full-time position based out of our Bakersfield, CA facility for 12 hr shifts. You will have the opportunity to monitor quality of products and new materials. If you have experience in manufacturing and want to grow your career with a Fortune 500 company – let’s talk! 
The team 
Avantor’s Chemical Manufacturing team is part of our Performance Materials unit. This team supports the innovation and growth objectives of major laboratories across the globe by helping with the integration of new technology solutions into their lab processes and operations. 
What we’re looking for 
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a chemical plant
Must be able to make well-grounded decisions and assessments. 
Must be able to work with minimal supervision once training is completed.
Ability to give instruction and train others is required

How you will thrive and create an impact 
Adheres to strict safety regulations of the company. 
Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area and ensures that others are doing the same. 
Learns and adheres to safety rules for the work area as it pertains to handling chemicals and equipment. 
Monitors and performs daily activities within the production area (processing/ packaging/ testing/ sampling) to ensure safety practices are being followed 
Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations. 
Identifies and corrects potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 
May assist in activities related to hazardous waste disposal such as proper waste stream identification/classification and ensuring that these streams are properly segregated and adhered to. 
May be responsible for devising and implementing safety improvements.  
Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing. 
Will be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures. 
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain equipment. 
Corrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting and correcting equipment / process problems. 
Monitor and record critical process parameters 
Communicates with management on results of product testing, trends, and deviations.  Recommends process adjustments. 
Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment. 
Understand mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process. 
Ensures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications in order to meet customer requirements. 
Accurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.  
Is responsible for accurately completing and reviewing  manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.  
May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product work up. 
May interface with the Research & Development group when necessary. 
May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties and/or powder free vinyl gloves.  
May assist various departments with proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste 
May assist with the inspection / operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware. 
May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties and/or powder free vinyl gloves.  
Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description. 
Ensures that all manufacturing and testing procedures are executed accurately and that documentation is done completely and accurately, including all calculations and notes. 
Performs quality control and specialized testing on products. 
Performs in-process QC testing and accurate documentation.  Also is able to quickly draw conclusions from the results 
being generated. 
Verifies and ensures that materials/supplies are properly labeled and stored 
Maintains an awareness of General Manufacturing practices and participates in all activities related to product safety, product in process, and finished product. 
Must be able to understand and implement (after training) basic concepts of reproducibility and quality control.  
Responsible for reviewing process reproducibility trends of applicable products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and or products 
Suggests manufacturing procedure changes as needed to correct issues or to clarify and/or improve processes. 
Understand fundamentals of manufacturing process and procedures and apply technical knowledge and skills into continuous improvement (problem solving or troubleshooting)  
Inventory Control and Scheduling Related: 
Must be able to understand the fundamentals of how our physical and perpetual inventories are related. 
Responsible for accounting of materials used and produced accurately and completely, including labeling. 
Must also understand other basic inventory principles such as allocating of materials to runsheets as well as basic cycle counting.  

Maintains control of area inventory by cycle counting, verifying accuracy of inventory and correcting issues.   
Interfaces with other personnel and / or departments to achieve production goals and product shipment requirements

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$42,000.00 - $70,000.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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