Manufacturing Operator

SUMMARY: Performs various tasks involved in the manufacture of medical devices. The operator will be trained in and will follow written procedures for any work to be performed. Job performance will be evaluated based upon predetermined criteria for quality of work and productivity, as well as attendance, adherence to company policies and procedures, standards of conduct, and safety record.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Aptyx considers the safety of all employees to be of the highest priority. As such, it is the responsibility of each Aptyx employee to treat safety in the same regard. Strict adherence to established Plant safety policies and procedures is expected of each employee. Unsafe conduct and failure to abide by Plant safety procedures will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

Understand and comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices and associated company policies and procedures.

Create and maintain a positive work environment through continuous communication and participation in common goals, while striving to improve our products and services to meet or exceed our customer's expectations.

Use good judgment where decisions are required in the performance of assigned tasks.

Responsible for performing only operations for which required training has been completed, as documented in the appropriate training matrix.

Read and follow the instructions for each assigned task.

Perform product inspections according to written procedures, using basic measurement equipment and visual aids.

Report/record information as required by procedures.

Maintain a neat and organized workstation.

Notify supervision of any deviations or non-conformities encountered.

May be requested to assist in the training of other employees.

Must be flexible to reassignment/job rotation as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Although not a requirement, previous experience in medical device manufacturing is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions as required for on the job training.

Capable of written and/or verbal communication.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:

The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and/or controls.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work in a controlled environment, which may require hairnets, beard covers, smocks, etc. and includes restrictions regarding the wearing of makeup and jewelry.

Direct and indirect exposure to solvents and solvent odors at levels which do not require personal protective equipment other than safety glasses.

May be required to wear personal protection equipment for certain tasks.