{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2fcf29077f5443d678094a9c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2fcf29077f5443d678094a9c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2fcf29077f5443d678094a9c","title":"Sr. Operator","description":"The Opportunity:\n\nThe Sr. Operator will work independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator of Manufacturing or the Supervisor. They are responsible for accurately and compliantly manufacturing various silicone products using a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes. Operates mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Performs basic troubleshooting and maintains equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nEducation: High school diploma or GED preferred\nExperience: 2+ years of related experience\nManufacturing experience\nKnowledge of OSHA, NFPC, Hazwoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements\nWorking with waste generation, classification, and disposal\n\nHow you will thrive and create an impact\n\nPerforms routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.\nMaintains inventory of raw materials and components for the completed job\nWill be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.\nPerforms routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.\nCorrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment/process problems.\nMonitors and records critical process parameters.\nCommunicates with management on product testing results, trends, and deviations. Recommends process adjustments.\nPerforms a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.\nUnderstands the mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process.\nEnsures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications to meet customer requirements.\nAccurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.\nIs responsible for accurately completing and reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.\nMay optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product workup.\nMay interface with the Research & Development group when necessary.\nMay be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.\nMay assist various departments with proper hazardous waste collection and disposal.\nMay assist with the inspection/operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware.\nMay be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.\n\nDisclaimer:\n\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\n\nWhy Avantor?\n\nDare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.\n\nThe work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.\n\nWe are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!\n\nPay Transparency:\n\nThe expected pre-tax pay for this position is\n\n$50,000.00 - $80,500.00\n\nActual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.\n\nEEO Statement:\n\nWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.\n\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.\n\nFor more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.\n\nPrivacy Policy:\n\nWe will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.\n\nYour privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.\n\n3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:\n\nBy submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.","company":"Avantor","rawCompany":"avantor","city":"Carpinteria","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T11:04:08.303Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9041.00","title":"Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"extruding-forming-pressing-and-compacting-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9011.00","title":"Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders","slug":"chemical-equipment-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"51-9023.00","title":"Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"mixing-and-blending-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"}],"industries":[{"code":"339113","title":"Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing","slug":"surgical-appliance-and-supplies-manufacturing"},{"code":"339991","title":"Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing","slug":"gasket-packing-and-sealing-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Sr. Operator","description":"The Opportunity:\n\nThe Sr. Operator will work independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator of Manufacturing or the Supervisor. They are responsible for accurately and compliantly manufacturing various silicone products using a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes. Operates mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Performs basic troubleshooting and maintains equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations.\n\nWhat we’re looking for\n\nEducation: High school diploma or GED preferred\nExperience: 2+ years of related experience\nManufacturing experience\nKnowledge of OSHA, NFPC, Hazwoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements\nWorking with waste generation, classification, and disposal\n\nHow you will thrive and create an impact\n\nPerforms routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.\nMaintains inventory of raw materials and components for the completed job\nWill be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.\nPerforms routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.\nCorrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment/process problems.\nMonitors and records critical process parameters.\nCommunicates with management on product testing results, trends, and deviations. Recommends process adjustments.\nPerforms a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.\nUnderstands the mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process.\nEnsures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications to meet customer requirements.\nAccurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.\nIs responsible for accurately completing and reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.\nMay optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product workup.\nMay interface with the Research & Development group when necessary.\nMay be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.\nMay assist various departments with proper hazardous waste collection and disposal.\nMay assist with the inspection/operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware.\nMay be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.\n\nDisclaimer:\n\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.\n\nWhy Avantor?\n\nDare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.\n\nThe work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.\n\nWe are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!\n\nPay Transparency:\n\nThe expected pre-tax pay for this position is\n\n$50,000.00 - $80,500.00\n\nActual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.\n\nEEO Statement:\n\nWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.\n\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.\n\nFor more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.\n\nPrivacy Policy:\n\nWe will use the personal information that you have submitted to us in order to consider your application for the relevant role.\n\nYour privacy is important to us. Please click here for our Privacy Policy which explains the purposes for which we will use your personal information and the ways in which we will handle and retain your information. It also explains the rights you have in relation to your information, and how to contact us with any queries or requests.\n\n3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:\n\nBy submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. 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