POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform press set-up and start-up
• Barrel cleaning and set-up
• Cold Deck cleaning and set-up
• Troubleshooting to improve product quality
• Molding of sample and qualification jobs
• Assist Engineers with process improvement and the associated documentation
• Assist Engineers with writing processes
• Follow manufacturing procedures which include documentation of product traceability
• Identify and initiate enhancements to equipment, tooling, and processes
• Efficiency and productivity improvements
• Reduction of mold damage
• Provide training to production and set-up personnel on new/existing set-ups, molding processes, and inspection
• Support R&D projects
• Back-up for Milling and mixing materials
• Back-up for production team Leads
• Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to continually advance technical skills and personal development as well as enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Participates in project planning.
• Establishes and cultivates a network of support (laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the position level.
• This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience as a machine operator
• Demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility within a silicone molding operation.
• Knowledge of medical component manufacturing preferred
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team Player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills, with ability to multitask and plan activities for multiple projects
• Ability to Schedule, coordinate and keep manufacturing projects and documentation up to date and on track
• Knowledge/Training to ISO 13485(current), Medical Devices QM System
• Knowledge/Training to ISO 14971(current}, Risk Management
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Preferred:

• Technical degree in related field preferred
• Experience with MS Office
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Clearly conveys ideas and receives information effectively
• Self-starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision

• Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
• Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
• Duties are performed indoors;

• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
• Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
• Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
• Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
• Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25 pound force to push or pull equipment; occasionally up to 75lbs of lifting may be required
• It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
• Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
• Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.

ProMed offers a generous benefits package including:

• 401k with company match
• Bonus program (similar to profit sharing)
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance