What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mix-Mold Operator position at Kelly?
Kelly® in partnership with DePuy Synthes a Johnson & Johnson company and a global leader in the medical device industry. Our implants and instruments are used by orthopedic surgeons to treat patients with conditions resulting from traumatic injuries, degenerative diseases, deformities, and sports-related injuries.
DePuy Synthes offers a broad portfolio of products, services, and solutions across joint reconstruction, trauma, spine, sports medicine, neurological, craniomaxillofacial, power tools, and biomaterials. Our work supports the advancement of patient care in an environment that is both meaningful and rewarding.
Position Summary
The Mix-Mold Operator is responsible for accurately measuring, mixing, molding, pressing, inspecting, and handling materials in accordance with established specifications and procedures. This position requires strong attention to detail, basic math skills, and the ability to consistently follow quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Measure materials in grams using digital scales.
- Mix materials according to specified weights and documented requirements.
- Fill multiple molds to required container amounts.
- Operate press equipment and ensure required pressure is maintained for the specified amount of time.
- Inspect materials and finished products to ensure diameter, length, and other measurements meet specifications.
- Perform quality inspections of personal work and, when required, the work of others.
- Train and instruct other employees as operational needs arise.
- Clean and perform basic maintenance on equipment.
- Maintain general housekeeping and participate in 6S activities within assigned work areas.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance checks and minor maintenance tasks, such as topping off fluids available within the immediate work area.
- Follow all established safety, environmental, quality, and operational policies and procedures.
- Perform work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
Equipment Used
Employees may work with equipment including:
- Digital scales
- Turbula Mixer
- Labconco Fireproof Booth
- Avure Press
Qualifications
Required:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of orthopedic product manufacturing experience.
- Experience working with computers and Microsoft Office.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to use measuring devices accurately.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply manufacturing processes, specifications, criteria, and required procedures.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have hands-on orthopedic or medical device manufacturing experience, strong quality awareness, comfort working with precise measurements, and the ability to follow detailed procedures consistently in a regulated manufacturing environment.