Mold Machine Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and is responsible for ensuring the machines produce high-quality products for our medical devices.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and follow operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedures
• Load component materials into product-specific tools
• Performs in-process inspection of all parts and/or assemblies
• Performs various dimensional inspections using specific dies or gauges, or dimensional inspection systems and micrometers
• Ability to perform basic manufacturing setup tasks
• Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the setup and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling, and inspecting
• May perform clean-up functions in sterilized areas
• Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs
• May analyze and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, test, and inspect procedures
• Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions
• May monitor quality by statistical process or other control procedures
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma

• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be punctual to ensure production
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine with the skill to recognize any deviations from the specification
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related
• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic

• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in the cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, covering hair in a hairnet, and wearing personal protective equipment as appropriate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extensive periods.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to use wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive motion.
• The employee is frequently required to see clearly when viewing objects at a close distance to discern visual defects in the part.