Under moderate supervision, assemble mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive assembly operations. Use various hand and power tools and operates equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials. May read simple blueprints. Perform simple routine maintenance and cleaning. Determine and corrects minor machine malfunctions. May train less experienced peers.
Avantor is looking for an experienced Sr. Operator to optimize our Performance Materials 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 Paris, KY facility. You will have the opportunity prepare, setup, weigh, package, fill, and label bulk materials in accordance with cGMP, procedures. This also includes operating production scales, including verification and calibrations, and handling hazardous materials using all appropriate and mandatory safety gear. If you have experience working with chemicals or operating pallet jacks - let's talk! What we're looking for
- Education: High school diploma required
- Experience: 3+ years in cGMP manufacturing environment, along with general understanding of semi-automated and/or automated equipment is preferred
How you will thrive and create an impact
- Perform manufacturing and assembly of products in accordance with written production records while observing appropriate safety guidelines.
- Required to review and recommend changes to technical documentation, including batch records, WI's and SOP's.
- Operating bottling lines and packaging when needed.
- Learn to sample tankers, prep returnable containers, material handle, and take particle counts when needed.
- Weigh, measure, blend and check liquid and chemical raw materials to assure batches manufactured contain proper materials and quantities.
- Maintain proper production records to comply with requirements (ISO 9001:2000, SOP's and Work Instructions).
- Properly operate chemical operating equipment, transfer pumps, blenders/mixers and conveying equipment with proficiency, including the cleaning and upkeep of equipment.
- Understanding of advance chemical processes from start to finish.
- Properly operate material monitoring devices and weighing systems, including calibration, cleaning and upkeep.
- Properly use safety and environmental control systems, including dust collection and scrubbing devices to ensure proper operation, including cleaning and upkeep.
- Maintain equipment and rooms in proper operating condition by following daily cleaning requirements.
- Perform activities in controlled environment, while assuring the use of appropriate PPE equipment.
- Train associates and evaluate progress on operation of equipment and chemical processes, including safety procedures and proper handling of materials.
- Provide leadership and good work ethics.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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! 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.comand 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. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
|
Avantor
Oct 08, 2025