12 Production jobs in Cedar Rapids

• Produce radioisotopes and drug products following cGMP guidelines and resolve all production-related quality events in a timely manner.
• Coordinate production activities with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Plant Maintenance to facilitate on-time release of drug product and radioisotopes.
• Participate in technical transfer and process validation activities in collaboration with other departments.
• Safely work with radioactive materials following ALARA principles and NRC guidelines.
• Utilize and monitor all manufacturing-related equipment.
• Conduct and appropriately document aseptic production of radiopharmaceutical drug product and radioisotopes via strict adherence to manufacturing batch records and affiliated SOPs.
• Safely handle and participate in the transfer of radioactive materials throughout the facility.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment to ensure performance and safety standards are met.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians, equipment manufacturers, and quality assurance to ensure that all production equipment is in good working order and is validated for use.
• Preparation of packages for distribution as per the regulations for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Packaging and Transport of Nuclear Substances (PTNS), as well as International Air Transport Association (IATA)
• Provide verbal and written reports to supervisors in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain accurate and complete lab data notebooks as per cGLP and/or cGMP, as appropriate.
• Adhere to all applicable procedures, cGLP, cGMPs, company policies and any other quality or regulatory requirements.
• Embody and promote a quality culture and due diligence approach as part of all activities.
• Work well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Perform batch record calculations and maintain all documentation according to cGMP guidelines.
• Performs the maintenance and cleanliness of department, premises, and equipment on a daily basis.

• Associate degree or equivalent military experience. College level course work with a scientific background is highly desired. A bachelor's degree (or higher) in scientific discipline is preferred.
• One or more years of relevant work experience is required, preferably in a pharmaceutical or cGMP manufacturing industry.
• Aseptic processing and technique experience preferred.
• Experience working with radiopharmaceuticals will be considered an asset but is not a requirement.

• Must be willing to work overnight shifts to support a small-sized team. Typical shifts run Monday to Friday, with shifts spanning 10pm - 6am, 12am - 8am, 4am - 12pm and 9am - 5pm.
• Must be capable of providing front line troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and process issues, properly elevating concerns, and issues to appropriate personnel.
• Full range of motion and ability to use both hands mandated by machinery. High degree of manual dexterity.
• Must be able to regularly lift 10 lb. weights, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain focus on a complex task for 4-6 hours at a time.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and collaboration skills, and ability to interact professionally with a wide range of individuals and organizations, internal and external.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction, and drive deliverables through to completion by deadlines provided.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and commitment to high quality work.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate information in a timely manner.
• Takes ownership and accountability for the production process, assigned production area, and associated documentation.

• Must be willing to work in a facility producing radioactive materials and requiring all employees to participate in safety programs designed to minimize potential and/or actual exposure levels.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical/moving parts, hazards including radioactive, corrosive, flammable and toxic material, dust, dirt, odors, and irritants.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, or reaching may be required.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination; close attention to detail is required.
• Must be willing to wear a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye and hearing protection, as needed.
• Willingness to complete safety training within allotted timeframes, and work in a team-based environment.

Production Operator

What it's like to work here:

Iowa Steel and Wire is part of the OK Brand Family of Companies.

We are a family-owned company with a great culture. Iowa Steel is supported by our corporate off in Norman Oklahoma.

- 401k with company match

- Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

- Company profit sharing

- Production Incentive

What we are looking for:

Someone who can set their own pace, work in a team environment. Reliability is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• A combination of working independently and with a group to meet production goals.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Observe equipment operations to detect malfunctions and notify operators of any issues.
• Help maintenance workers by performing duties of lesser skill, such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
• Clean and lubricate equipment.
• Keep work area clean and support other housekeeping functions.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary/Compensation: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

The Global Filter Production Technician will be based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Production Technician will be responsible for operating production equipment designed to manufacture and assemble process filtration products. They play a pivotal role in Global Filter's success by assembling our process filtration products to meet or exceed our customers' quality of work standards while maintaining efficiency. The Production Technician will have a strong understanding of the Global Filter product portfolio, production processes & procedures, operating tools & equipment within the manufacturing process, and our core culture.

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated quick learner with a strong bias for action. The candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a team-player attitude. The person must be able to meet expectations consistently, predictably, and reliably with regards to attendance, quality of work, and efficiency.

Schedule: 2nd Shift - Monday - Friday (2:00PM - 10:30PM) Shift Differential included for 2nd Shift opportunities

• Assemble process filtration products to desired product specifications
• Safely operate production equipment designed to cut process filtration products
• Run various sonic welding equipment to weld pleat packs and other process filtration products
• Operate multiple thermal end-cap machines at one time
• Troubleshoot thermal end-cap machines as needed
• Inspect work packs and labels for accuracy, ensuring correct assembly of product by using our product building system
• Verify and follow all work pack instructions to desired customer and product specifications
• Navigate ERP system for material allocations and inspections
• Utilize various hand and power tools to assemble process filtration products
• Perform accurate measurements and basic mathematics to inspect finish lengths and diameters
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to read and follow instructions provided on work orders and work pack instructions
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Must be able to perform basic math calculations
• Must be able to work in a clean atmosphere producing multiple lines of high purity process filtration products
• Must be able to work in a positive, dynamic work environment with an emphasis on teamwork and quality of work
• Must practice excellent personal hygiene on a daily basis

Ideal Attributes

• Exceptional attitude
• Driven to succeed creative, self-starter
• Trusting & supportive leader with ability to help the Global Filter team succeed
• Excellent problem-solving skills & entrepreneurial mindset
• Must be a strong team-player with the ability to work autonomously
• Strong Bias for Action
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must have good dexterity with hands
• Perform repetitive work for long periods of time

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.

Global Filter is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality, and industrial technologies.

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80 percent of the Company's revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer's products or processes.

With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive.

Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!