What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician position at Vantive?
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your role
Responsible for manufacturing and/or production operations including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging for all local manufacturing operations. Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and/or related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Responsible for training new employees and providing critical systems monitoring and trouble-shooting. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. Responsible for completing all processes in production while strictly adhering to cGMP, SOPs, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply.
Vantive is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.
Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.
You'll be offered extensive training, and the tight-knit working environment within the Manufacturing team means employees get additional training from their direct manager and peers when needed.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identify process improvements on existing process and equipment.
- Participate on teams to drive improvement to processes and equipment.
- Preventative maintenance, startups and changeovers,
- Clear faults,
- Clean and sanitize assigned area,
- Maintain/verify documentation,
- Load tubing,
- Load equipment with parts/raw materials,
- Supply part bins,
- Train new employees, and
- Follow departmental safety procedures.
- Ensure that products meet the required specifications in the manufacturing areas.
- Must work in a safe manner both to prevent personal injury to themselves and others
- Responsible for maintaining/updating POMs, TPM boards, batch trace, Maximo, SOP's, log sheets, JIB's, time sheets, and Infinity.
- Participate or lead TPM teams and other Lean initiatives.
What You'll Bring
- High School diploma or GED required. Two-year technical degree preferred.
- Preferred experience includes:
- Technical experience in an automated manufacturing environment;
- Basic knowledge of electronics, pneumatics, and hydraulics;
- Basic understanding of Shop Math;
- Ability to work with hand tools, power tools, wrenches, multimeter, wire stripper, and crimping tool.
- Must be detail oriented, have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, good communication skills and be able to multitask.
- Must have the ability to analyze data and possess strong decision-making skills.
Physical / Safety Requirements
- Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
- Use of hands and fingers to manipulate equipment is required
- Requires standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, pulling, pushing, climbing and crawling.
- This is a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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