Manufacturing Technician 1st Shift

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician 2nd Shift
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team, where you will work on products that make a difference in a manufacturing setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a crucial role in the production process of agars, ensuring quality and efficiency in the operation.
Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate assigned machinery, perform simple maintenance, and report malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Set up and adjust machines to run at different sizes.
• Obtain correct materials from the warehouse or staging area for operation needs.
• Organize production flow, ensure material availability, estimate line progress, and schedule breaks according to the production time schedule.
• Document accurately, check personal work for quality and compliance, monitor products for defects, and assist with inventory processes.
• Accurately dispense required additives to media and perform pH balance techniques as needed, investigating and remedying possible production failures.
• Follow all written procedures and report discrepancies to the Area Supervisor.
• Perform all work activities safely and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Report property damage and/or safety hazards immediately to the Supervisor, Human Resources, Safety Specialist, or Management.
• Complete production assignments in a timely manner according to departmental schedules.
• Sign off on DHRs in the proper places and fill in pertinent information in accordance with SOPs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, GMP, and production.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate using English, both written and verbally.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 600 lb. wheeled kettles.
• Ability to stand for approximately 10 hours a day.
• Ability to see and distinguish colors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to train individuals with little relevant experience or a science AS or BS degree.

Work Environment
The work environment is a laboratory/cleanroom setting. The shift is from 6am to 2:30pm. Personal protective equipment is required, and the role involves standing for long periods.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of FREDERICK, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in FREDERICK,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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