Machine Operator

TITLE: Manufacturing Machine Operator

LOCATION: Concord, North Carolina (fully onsite)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract (Brooksource Engineering Services)

DURATION: 12-Months+

PAY: $23/hr

SHIFT: Panama (2-2-3) 12-hour Day Shift (6am-6pm)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking Manufacturing Operators to support a highly automated device assembly and packaging operation within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Concord, NC. These roles support the production of pre-filled syringes and autoinjector devices used in life-impacting therapies.

Safety and quality are the highest priorities in this role. Operators are expected to strictly follow all safety procedures, quality systems, and regulatory requirements while supporting continuous, high-volume manufacturing operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute device assembly and packaging operations in a GMP-regulated environment
• Operate, monitor, and interact with highly automated manufacturing equipment
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures, quality standards, and cGMP requirements
• Complete and verify production documentation, including electronic batch records, SAP transactions, and cleaning logs
• Accurately document manufacturing activities in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Identify, respond to, and escalate equipment, safety, or quality issues as they arise
• Participate in line clearance, startup, shutdown, and changeover activities
• Collaborate with maintenance, automation, engineering, and quality teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and productivity

WHAT YOU BRING

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prior experience working in pharmaceutical, medical device, or GMP-regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Basic computer proficiency, including use of manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in highly automated production environments
• Exposure to automated assembly, inspection, or packaging equipment (robotics, conveyance systems, vision systems)
• Familiarity with pre-filled syringe, autoinjector, or combination product manufacturing operations
• Experience interacting with HMI screens and responding to equipment alarms
• Understanding of automated inspection systems, in-process controls, or serialized packaging operations
• Comfort performing line clearance and changeovers in equipment-driven manufacturing areas

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 12 hours)
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed shoes (Brooksource provided)

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.