Senior Machinist

About the role

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.

Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.

While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

This role

The Senior Machinist is a key member of a high-performing manufacturing support team responsible for maintaining and improving production equipment and tooling within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, this position plays a critical role in supporting daily operations through precision machining, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient machine shop environment while supporting manufacturing operations.
• Manage project activities, including cost tracking, material procurement, consumable inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
• Repair and refurbish manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and production equipment as required.
• Set up, program, and operate CNC machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, saws, and grinders.
• Inspect and verify finished parts for dimensional accuracy and conformance to drawings and quality standards.
• Utilize CMM equipment to inspect, measure, and reverse-engineer components.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and equipment issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five years of machining experience or a machining-related technical degree.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience programming and operating CNC lathes and mills.
• Strong knowledge of machining practices and precision tolerances.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications

• TIG welding experience.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds overhead.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Willingness to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]

• Day One Benefits
• Medical & Dental Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse Life Insurance
• Child Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Time Off Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave and more
• Adoption Reimbursement Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community and Volunteer Service Program
• Employee Ownership Plan
• Additional Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Benefits
• Vision Coverage
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal and more
• Onsite Campus Amenities
• Workout Facility
• Cafeteria
• Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26