Production Technician III

Production Technician III Aseptic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Decatur, IL

Pay Rate: $26.00/hour

Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Rising Pharmaceuticals, a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceutical products, is seeking an experienced Production Technician III to join our Manufacturing team in Decatur, Illinois. This role is responsible for setting up, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining high-speed sterile filling equipment while ensuring strict compliance with cGMP and aseptic manufacturing standards.

The Production Technician III will work in a sterile/aseptic environment performing machine change-overs, technical adjustments, and maintenance to ensure maximum efficiency and adherence to quality standards. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical/mechanical background in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing and the ability to troubleshoot high-speed filling & stoppering lines.

• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on solution filling lines, vial cappers, and tray loading lines.

• Execute sterile solution filtration processes.

• Operate autoclaves, vial/ampoule washers, and dry heat ovens for aseptic processing.

• Conduct in-process quality checks: fill weight, headspace oxygen, torque testing, etc.

• Complete batch record documentation accurately and in compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.

• Perform equipment cleaning and prepare filling gear for multiple operations.

• Support new equipment validation and participate in pre-FAT testing (occasional travel).

• Train and mentor junior technicians; act as a shift lead in supervisor's absence.

• Maintain cleanroom hygiene standards and comply with safety protocols.

• 3 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience , with at least 2 years at Technician II level.

• Proven technical skills in machine change-over, alignment, troubleshooting, and maintenance - preferably in a sterile manufacturing environment.

• Experience operating and adjusting high-speed filling and stoppering lines .

• Working knowledge of cGMP guidelines .

• Basic mechanical aptitude with ability to use tools and measure fill accuracy.

• Ability to work in cleanrooms and adhere to aseptic techniques (can be trained with the right technical foundation).

• Prior sterile/aseptic manufacturing experience highly preferred.

• Experience with cleanroom gowning and aseptic operations.

• Advanced mechanical training.

• Able to stand/walk for extended periods, lift 10 20 lbs., and push heavy carts.

• Comfortable working around moving machinery, hot surfaces (up to 265 C), and handling caustic/carcinogenic materials with PPE.

• Willingness to work in varying climates of wet, humid, cool, or dry controlled conditions.

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.

• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability.

• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%.

• Paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and health savings account options.

• Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis.

1. Initial Microsoft Teams phone/video screening with leadership (if non-local) .

2. On-site interview.

3. Offer contingent on background check & drug screening.