Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Minnetonka, MN

Schedule: 1st Shift

Duration: 8-Month Contract

Pay: $20-24/hr (W2)

Our client is a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the development and manufacturing of innovative drug delivery systems. They are seeking a detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to support GMP manufacturing and packaging operations at their Minnesota facility. This onsite role requires hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on quality documentation and cGMP compliance.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality of products and documentation; adheres to all manufacturing process and quality requirements
• Receives and distributes materials and supplies in the manufacturing area
• Works with manual and automated equipment to complete assembly, final packaging, and inspection of pharmaceutical products
• Moves materials within the production area
• Responsible for maintaining uninterrupted loading/unloading of materials and assembled devices from multiple stations of an automated assembly process
• Interacts with automated equipment to perform basic fault resetting, monitoring of material inputs/outputs, and entering setup/run information
• Completes assigned training prior to due dates
• Assembles products following all current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs), while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics
• Maintains accurate records following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and cGMP guidelines, including training files and shop floor paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a medical and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Knowledge and Skills

• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability
• Ability to work safely and responsibly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a manufacturing or assembly environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrates strict attention to detail
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft 365)
• Working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Must be able to work in a controlled or clean room environment requiring special gowning
• Ability to perform physical activity including standing for long periods, walking, and manual work; may require lifting up to 30 lbs.