Technician III, Production Technical Operations - Manufacturing Associate II (Day Shift)

Role: Manufacturing Technician III responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting highly automated equipment for contact lens production. Objectives include supporting efficient manufacturing, ensuring quality, and maintaining compliance with GxP and regulatory standards. Responsibilities encompass equipment setup, preventive and basic repairs, resource coordination, quality monitoring, data documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve downtime and process deviations. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; ability to read/write/communicate in English; work hours involve 12-hour rotating shifts; onsite location with no travel requirements. Preferred skills include a degree in engineering/science/IT or technical certification, experience with MES/SPC/digital manufacturing systems, lean methodologies, leadership or training background, and strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills. High-value specifics: manufacturing contact lenses, operating in a regulated GxP environment, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, working within a team, and focusing on operational excellence in a manufacturing setting. Work setup is onsite, with a focus on safety, compliance, and effective communication across teams.