Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Employer: Aerotek. **Job Title: Machine Operator** **Job Description** This role operates drying machinery in a production environment, handling raw materials, monitoring equipment performance, and ensuring products meet defined quality and documentation standards. The Machine Operator prepares and processes batches, performs routine equipment cleaning and light maintenance, and follows Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to support safe, efficient, and compliant production. **Responsibilities** + Prepare and weigh raw materials and load them into the drying machine, handling individual loads up to approximately 25 pounds. + Monitor the drying machine throughout operation, checking for proper vibration, amperage, and overall status to ensure stable performance. + Scrape powder residue from the machine, load powder, seal drums, and load sealed drums onto pallets, including processing up to four lots per day as needed. + Perform Limit of Detection (LOD) measurements and other routine quality checks to confirm that the product meets established quality specifications. + Wrap finished pallets securely and move them to designated storage areas using appropriate equipment. + Complete all required production documentation accurately, including batch records, logs, and forms in accordance with GMP and SOP requirements. + Clean machinery, used equipment, drums, and floors to maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized production area. + Set up and tear down machines before and after production runs, and perform light maintenance to keep equipment in proper working condition. + Monitor machine cycle time and performance and promptly report any deviations, abnormalities, or mechanical issues to the appropriate personnel. + Use gauges to verify machine settings, and use weight scales and calipers to collect and record product specifications. + Accurately read and follow process procedures and protocols, and record data clearly and legibly. + F