Machine Operator (1st Shift)

Description

Help Build Life-Saving Medical Devices on Our Production Floor

At Life Science Outsourcing (LSO), we are a trusted partner to leading medical device companies, delivering high-quality, life-saving products in a regulated, fast-paced environment. As we continue to scale, we are looking for skilled, dependable Machine Operators to keep our production lines running safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.

If you take pride in precision, enjoy hands-on work with automated equipment, and want to know that the work you do every day matters to patients and clinicians, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on our products and on people’s lives.

We encourage you to submit a resume with salary requirements.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for monitoring and operating production and packaging equipment in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner, ensuring every product we ship meets our customers’ and patients’ expectations.

Production & Equipment Operation

• Monitor and operate automated and semi-automated production and packaging equipment, including start/stop, run, and basic troubleshooting
• Perform material roll changes (film and sealing paper) to keep production lines running smoothly
• Monitor in-process material status and ensure the packing crew has adequate materials for ongoing production needs

Assembly & Packaging

• Assemble and kit light medical parts and components per documented procedures and work instructions
• Package work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods per packaging instructions

Quality & In-Process Inspection

• Perform and document in-process and final inspection of assembled components
• Notify Production Cell Team Leader or Group Leader when components fail to meet specification or when issues arise
• Accurately complete all designated paperwork, forms, and device history records

Materials & Documentation

• Ensure all materials, including in-process rejections, are properly accounted for daily
• Complete documentation in accordance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and the Quality Management System

Compliance & Safety

• Comply with all sanitation and hygiene policies and procedures associated with the safe handling and assembly of medical devices
• Ensure compliance with written procedures and ISO requirements
• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional working environment
• Perform other support duties as assigned

Qualifications

What You Bring

Skills & Experience

• Basic equipment operation, mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written instructions and procedures, including gauges and measuring devices
• Ability to retain working knowledge of the product line through written documentation and work instructions
• Excellent hand dexterity and small motor skills; comfortable using small tools and assembly equipment
• Strong eye-hand coordination and clarity of vision at 20 inches or more

Mindset & Impact

• Consistent high degree of attention to detail and demonstrated concern for accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to function successfully in a team environment
• Ability to multitask and respond to changing priorities and instructions
• Patience to perform long periods of repetitive, precision-driven tasks

Why Join LSO?

• Work in a mission-driven industry supporting life-saving medical technologies
• Hands-on role with a direct, daily impact on product quality and patient outcomes
• Learn alongside experienced production leadership in a regulated (FDA / ISO) environment
• Stable, full-time work with a growing medical device manufacturer
• Collaborative culture that values precision, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

• On-site at our Somersworth, NH manufacturing facility
• Production floor environment with automated and semi-automated equipment
• Must be physically able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to walk extended distances as needed
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or more; able to view a computer monitor for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
• Daily duties and assignments are subject to change based on production needs and departmental requirements

Make an Impact

This is more than a manufacturing job. Every component you run, package, and inspect contributes directly to medical devices that help patients and clinicians around the world. Bring your attention to detail and your commitment to doing things right, and we’ll give you the training, the team, and the tools to do work that genuinely matters.

Salary : $20 - $22