Injection Mold Machine Operator I - Weekend Shift

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Injection Molding Operator I for our Pendleton, SC manufacturing location on Weekend Shift (Friday through Sunday, 6 am to 6 pm). Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

To produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. Molding/Assembly processes and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct.
• Verifies work before proceeding with operations.
• Ability to identify different molding defects and notify the technician or process tech when they occur.
• Ability to consistently meet set standards for cycle times on molding machines.
• Completes all documentation correctly and consistently, maintaining minimal errors in production paperwork and in SAP reporting system.
• Verify inspection tools issued to job are available and correct.
• Verify that inspection process are kept at AQLS C=0 @2.5.
• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed productivity and consistently produce good quality products.
• Inspects parts to specifications/print, utilizing micrometers, calipers, fixed gauges and optical gauges.
• Follow all safety guidelines of the molding area including utilization of PPE.
• Keep workstation and shop floor neat, clean and organized at all times.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Proficient with basic measuring equipment and instruments, good mechanical aptitude, proficient with QAD job tracking and Demonstrates housekeeping etiquette.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Understands the basic operations of running an injection molding machine. Understands the safety and use of the molding room tools as in cutters, exacta knifes, swivel blades etc.

Physical Demands:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.