Senior Operator - Machine Ops, FEP - First Shift

The 1st shift Senior Operator - Machine Ops, FEP working under limited supervision and direction, follows oral and written instructions, perform line assembly operations (including machine operations) to produce medical components.

• Performs complex tasks associated with the fabrication of medical components.
• Assembles components according to approved standards and procedures.
• Able to perform complex set-up, and adjustments of manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct complex quality inspection of own or other's work.
• Trained on multiple workstations where at least three are considered complex and/or critical.
• Accurately record and complete all manufacturing documentation.
• Gathers information and completes complex production reports as requested.
• Provides suggestions to improve quality, safety, output, and ergonomics.
• Performs material transactions.
• Work with engineers to produce custom parts and follow engineering protocols.
• Interacts with other functional groups (i.e., quality) to resolve issues.
• Provides advice and guidance to lower-level teammates.
• Must be able to perform job functions while walking and/or standing up to 100% of the time during a shift.
• Has completed basic production, health, safety, and environmental hazard training courses.
• Follows all corporate, safety and production standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.
• Able to perform entry level preventive maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to management.

• High school diploma or equivalent skilled trades or vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience;
• Typically 2-4 years relevant experience
• Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as required.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must have ability to complete company/department-training courses.
• Ability to read/interpret complex engineering drawings and other technical documentation associated with production.
• Ability to use optical comparator, video systems, and other magnification systems to perform assembly and/or inspection processes.
• Ability to use and read measuring devices, i.e., rulers, calipers, micrometers, reticules, pull testers, thermometers, gauges, etc.
• Ability to distribute work and effectively convey instructions to others.
• Understands and can apply regulatory (QSR, ISO) requirements in everyday activities.
• Ability to use PC’s and associated software.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Employees are required to wear special garments while working in a clean room environment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.   Must meet the visual acuity standards and be tested annually.  Must be able to perform job functions while walking and/or standing up to 100% of the time during a shift.