Manufacturing Set Up Technician (Plastics) - 1st Shift (Sun - Thurs)

What Product Test & Calibration contributes to Cardinal Health

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment. Product Test & Calibration sets up, aligns, monitors, and/or calibrates production equipment. Assists and may perform maintenance on machines and cleans up minor chemical spills in assigned area as well as glassware, ovens, and other equipment.

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to set-up, maintain, operate, test and inspect product, and perform repairs on associated departmental equipment in conformance to FDA, GMP’s, ISO 13485 standards and finished product specifications. Minimize scrap generation from processes and promote workplace safety. Provide process information to management so production equipment may be optimized and/or process corrected. Assist with training of personnel to perform various functions within each assigned area. Facilitate workflow and ensure product quality is maintained.

Shift Details

• 7:00 am to 3:00 pm - Sunday through Thursday

Responsibilities

• Set up various production machines and ancillary equipment according to procedures and product specifications utilizing small hand tools, i.e. wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, drills and channel locks.

• Monitor machinery and process goals during shift and make adjustments as necessary to ensure optimum performance of processes.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunction and either repair equipment or arrange for technical support to complete repairs.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance as assigned by supervisor according to the Preventive Maintenance schedule.

• Complete all pertinent paperwork pertaining to the finished product being produced according to established guidelines in the manufacturing procedures.

• Prepare and maintain required maintenance equipment records.

• Perform dimensional and physical inspections by using micrometers, dial calipers, and other precision measuring instruments to ensure quality.

• Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.

• Selects products for inspection evaluation at specified stages in production process, performs various visual, dimensional, performance, mechanical, electrical, or chemical inspections per required characteristics.

• Transport hazardous waste to accumulation areas. Complete Annual Hazardous Waste (RCRA) refresher training.

• Cross-train and support where needed throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience preferred

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Pay rate: $18.70 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 3/2/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.