Production Technician, Packaging (2nd Shift)

Simtra BioPharma Solutions · Bloomington, IN

Posted 8/13/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.   Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines – which are all directly injected into patients worldwide.  As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra.  We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.   This role: The Production Technician III provides direct support to equipment in the Packaging production area. This support consists of the initial set-up of equipment prior to batch processing, changeover activities between batch processing, and troubleshooting during batch processing. A Production Technician III reports directly to the Finishing Supervisor, works with various cross-functional teams to maximize equipment efficiencies and provide ideas for continuous improvement opportunities. The Production Technician III must fully support operations on the production floor and communicate effectively with production team members. The responsibilities:    Analyze machine/line downtime and efficiency information to respond to operational needs Communicate equipment issues to subsequent shifts, Supervisor and appropriate personnel via electronic tech report Evaluate and implement improvements to all processes associated with the equipment to increase efficiencies and reduce Use all available data (downtime reports, OEE, etc.) to understand and target bottlenecks in the process Initiate/complete work orders for equipment related problems Provide recommendations and implement solutions to equipment/process challenges Ensure all setup and changeover activities are complete and accurate, with an emphasis on achieving target changeover times Evaluate changeover parts and ensure that appropriate repairs are made between uses or replacement parts are ordered Provide training to Machine Operators for general equipment operation, setup, changeover and troubleshooting Work with Finishing Training, Supervisors, Machine Operators, to evaluate and improve SOPs Provide support during equipment qualification/validation Desirable qualifications:    Associate’s degree in a technical field High school diploma or GED required with proven mechanical aptitude. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: Microsoft Dynamics, Veeva, Trackwise, etc.) Physical / Safety Requirements: Must be able to lift, push/pull, and carry up to 50 pounds Required to stand for up to 8 hours per day, including constant standing for 2 hours at a time Must be able to lift 20 pounds overhead Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required       In return, you’ll be eligible for [1] : Day One Benefits Medical & Dental Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Spouse Life Insurance Child Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match Time Off Program Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave and more Adoption Reimbursement Program Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Community and Volunteer Service Program Employee Ownership Plan Additional Benefits Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Insurance Benefits Vision Coverage Accident Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal and more Onsite Campus Amenities Workout Facility Cafeteria Credit Union [1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26     Disclaimer This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job.  It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job.  Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.   Equal Employment Opportunity Simtra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Simtra evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.   Data Privacy To learn more about Simtra's approach to data privacy, please review the Simtra Recruitment Platform Global Privacy Policy:  https://simtra.com/privacy-policy/  

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