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:
- 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.