Filling Machine Technician - 3rd Shift

Bausch + Lomb | Greenville, SC

Shift: Sunday - Thursday | 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Position Summary

The Filling Machine Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing aseptic filling equipment within the Aseptic Processing Area (APA). This role plays a critical part in ensuring sterile ophthalmic products are filled accurately, safely, and efficiently while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), aseptic techniques, batch records, and quality standards.

The technician controls the filling line through parameter setup, purge activities, machine operation, process monitoring, quality inspections, equipment adjustments, mechanical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance. This position also supports cleaning, sterilization, component management, line changeovers, and other production-related activities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Aseptic Filling Operations

• Set up filling lines for production runs and verify correct components, materials, and equipment are available and properly configured.
• Perform equipment parameter setup, purging activities, and start-up procedures according to approved operating procedures.
• Operate aseptic filling equipment used to fill sterile solution products into sterilized containers.
• Continuously monitor filling operations to ensure process performance, product quality, and compliance with aseptic standards.
• Perform routine in-process inspections and quality checks during production activities.
• Identify process deviations and make machine or process adjustments to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
• Respond promptly to alarms, equipment malfunctions, and production interruptions.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues affecting filling line performance.
• Perform line changeovers to support production schedules and product transitions.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities on filling equipment and associated production systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all required production, quality, maintenance, and operational documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain batch records, equipment logs, inspection records, and production reports.
• Document process deviations, quality concerns, equipment repairs, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP regulations, safety requirements, and company quality standards.
• Communicate production status, equipment conditions, and operational issues to supervisors and cross-functional teams.

Cleanroom & Sterility Assurance

• Maintain the Aseptic Processing Area in a clean, organized, and sterile condition.
• Remove rejected products (culls) and waste materials from the production area.
• Conduct and document routine inspections of work areas to verify cleanliness and compliance.
• Perform disinfecting and sanitization activities as directed.
• Follow gowning procedures and aseptic practices required in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Support contamination control initiatives and regulatory compliance requirements.

Production Support Activities

• Manage and stage components required to support production schedules.
• Assist with Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) operations.
• Support preparation activities and Gamma unload processes.
• Cross-train and assist in other APA functions as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in a maintenance-related field preferred; OR
• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 10 years of maintenance-related experience.
• Manufacturing, production equipment, maintenance, or automated process experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, batch records, and technical documentation.
• Strong math and reading comprehension skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including:- Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Web-based manufacturing and documentation systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a cleanroom or aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and sterile processing operations.
• Experience performing equipment changeovers, maintenance, and troubleshooting on automated production equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 10-hour production shift.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleanroom gowning.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and production components as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and work around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work in a controlled manufacturing and sterile production environment.

Success Factors

Successful Filling Machine Technicians demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Attention to quality and sterile manufacturing requirements
• Commitment to safety and compliance
• Ability to work effectively under production deadlines
• Dependability and strong attendance
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Ownership of equipment performance and product quality

🔗 Apply Here:

https://careers.bauschlomb.com/job-invite/19998/

Position: Filling Machine Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Greenville, South Carolina

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday | 10:30 PM - 7:00 AM

As part of Bausch + Lomb's manufacturing operations team, this role offers the opportunity to support the production of sterile ophthalmic products in a highly regulated aseptic environment while developing advanced technical and maintenance skills within a global healthcare organization.

Apply today to join a team committed to quality, compliance, operational excellence, and improving the lives of patients worldwide.