Machine Operator

Essential Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for operating manual and/or automated machinery to produce quality products. This role safely runs extrusion and injection molding manufacturing operations to ensure timely delivery of quality products to our customers.

• Operates, inspects, and troubleshoots extrusion and injection molding machinery to meet specifications and product standards per documented guidelines and instructions
• Comply with all safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards
• Follow documented work instructions
• Assist in training of new members on the operation of extrusion and injection molding equipment
• Monitor/replenish materials
• Visually inspect parts to quality specifications and escalate potential defects
• Logs production data in ERP system
• Assist with preventive maintenance
• Assures accuracy of product packaging and tractability
• Load/unload items from machines, carts, pallets, scales, tabletops, and dollies
• Reading and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Upholding safety and quality assurance standards
• Continuously provide supervisor with suggestions to improve equipment, tools, and processes
• Pack and label acceptable product to specifications
• Accurately complete Device History Records and associated manufacturing records
• Communicate effectively and positively with coworkers and staff
• Utilize small hand tools and/or precision devices to aid in the manufacturing process
• Assist in setup and preparation of machinery. By loading/staging raw materials, adjustment equipment settings based off product specifications.
• Wear applicable PPE to ensure workplace safety. (Hairnets, gloves, steel toe.)
• Utilize hoist to assist in lifting parts/bins. Follows all applicable SOPs and GMPs
• Performs other duties as assigned based on business needs

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is an individual contributor and has no direct supervisory responsibility. Work Environment

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The position also interacts with machinery on the manufacturing floor and numerous devices that are sold by the company.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand form extended periods of time, walk, and stoop; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. For more information, please refer to the Position Analysis/Physical Activities Checklist on file in Human Resources.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires no measurable travel.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 0-3 years of injection molding or extrusion experience (regulated industry molding/extrusion experience preferred)
• Experience following work instructions, process documentation, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions

• A team-driven attitude to work together and support department initiatives such as 5S.
• The ability to complete production paperwork, which includes inventory accuracy.

• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Medical device industry or regulated industry experience preferred.

Position Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communications required
• Detail oriented – quality and precision focused
• Team oriented
• Must be detail-oriented and produce high quality work in a high-volume environment.

• Ability to remain flexible and open to change within a fluid global industry.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Detail Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employees must not be specifically barred from working with Federal contracts, government entities or otherwise listed on excluded parties list as maintained by the Federal government.

AAP/EEO Statement

Erbe employees and applicants for employment are protected by federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws designed to protect employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

At-Will Employment

This position description does not constitute a contract or guarantee employment for any specified time. The company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)