Production Technician

The Production Technician – Equipment Cleaner plays a critical role in supporting commercial and clinical biologics manufacturing by cleaning, sanitizing, assembling, and reassembling stainless steel production equipment. This position operates industrial washers, Clean Out of Place (COP) stations, and autoclaves, prepares cleaning solutions, and documents all work in compliance with cGMP and site procedures. The role is hands-on, mechanically oriented, and performed primarily in a controlled cleanroom environment on a 12-hour night shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize primary, secondary, and ancillary stainless steel production equipment, including components ranging from pressure gauges to large tanks up to 600 liters.
• Operate industrial washers and Clean Out of Place (COP) stations to ensure equipment meets cleanliness and sterility standards.
• Assemble, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing tanks, vessels, and line assemblies to support biologics production.
• Prepare and formulate cleaning solutions according to established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Perform visual inspections of equipment and components to verify cleanliness, integrity, and readiness for use.
• Operate autoclaves to sterilize equipment and materials in accordance with cGMP and site SOPs.
• Kit, stage, and organize materials and equipment needed for production activities.
• Maintain production suites, supplies, equipment, logbooks, and data in alignment with site SOPs and policies.
• Accurately document all activities, cleaning steps, and equipment status to meet cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in shift exchanges and attend 1:1 meetings and team meetings to support communication and area needs.
• Practice and promote safe work habits and strictly follow safety procedures, including correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Follow cleanroom gowning and de-gowning procedures to protect product integrity and maintain a controlled environment.

• Demonstrated ability to clean, sanitize, assemble, and reassemble mechanical or production equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude to safely take equipment apart and correctly put it back together.
• Experience working in a cGMP environment or aseptic manufacturing setting strongly preferred.
• Cleanroom or ISO environment experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills for documentation, data entry, and following electronic procedures.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and aseptic processing practices.
• Ability to follow detailed SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail for visual inspection, documentation accuracy, and equipment handling.
• Reliability, punctuality, and initiative to learn and grow within a production environment.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as an equipment cleaner, production worker, or general laborer in a regulated environment is beneficial.
• ISO environment experience is a plus.
• Additional mechanical aptitude or hands-on technical experience is advantageous.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom with strict gowning and personal care requirements.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to develop skills and advance within the organization.

You will join a growing organization that offers long-term stability and the opportunity to build a career in biologics manufacturing. The company provides a supportive environment where initiative and reliability are recognized and rewarded. Once converted to a permanent role, you can expect competitive benefits and pay increases, along with opportunities to expand your skills in a modern, highly regulated manufacturing setting.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in a controlled cleanroom environment, where you will follow strict gowning procedures to protect product quality. The cleanroom requires adherence to specific personal care guidelines, including no beards, false eyelashes, hair extensions, nail polish, artificial nails, lotion, perfume, or other items that could compromise the product. You will work with stainless steel production equipment, industrial washers, COP stations, autoclaves, and computer systems for documentation. The position follows 12-hour night shifts from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 2-2-3 schedule, with initial training on a day shift for 5–6 weeks (approximately 6:00–8:00 a.m. start). The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, proper use of PPE, and strict compliance with cGMP and site SOPs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.15/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 12, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.