Machine Operator

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Machine Operator I will assist in the processing of material by preparing, loading, sampling, and unloading the processing machines.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare, load, sample, unload and process material to consistent high-quality standards as directed


• Perform basic metrology measurements and inspections, basic machine adjustments, and basic machine performance calculations.


• Strictly follow written procedures and maintain product and lot identification in accordance with company policies and good manufacturing practices


• Timely notify the supervisor when documentation or procedural errors are noticed and provide recommendations for continuous improvement


• Maintain accurate records for work performed, to comply with regulatory requirements


• Understand and utilize measurement instruments to verify work quality


• Contribute to and maintain a professional and respectful work environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Machine Operator I has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High School Diploma or equivalent with additional relevant training desired; Associate’s degree in Industrial Engineering preferred


• 1-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the medical device industry


• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written procedures and directions


• HAZMAT training preferred

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively with employees and outside organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and create and/or interpret spreadsheets and graphs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to sit, stand or walk and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; and is subject to repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  The employee is regularly required to handle, while using provided protective equipment, high temperature materials and tools.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 regularly required to work around equipment that operates at high temperatures.