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Converting Technician - 1st Shift

Oliver Tolas Healthcare Packaging
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Converting Technician - 1st Shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is a global leader in medical packaging, the Oliver legacy has always been one of innovation, technical expertise, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence. Oliver has manufacturing sites all around the globe.

Working at Oliver Healthcare Packaging

Working at Oliver is more than a job. Oliver is a place where you can make a difference. Our growth and innovative culture drive us to continuously invest in our employees, ensuring that as we learn, develop and excel, our team does too. As leading medical packaging experts, a career at Oliver gives you opportunities across the full healthcare industry.

The Opportunity

Converting Technician


Sets up and operates converting packaging equipment to assemble packaging products for disposable medical device packaging markets by performing the following duties.

Shift 1st/2nd/3rd

1st shift-6a.m.-2p.m.
2nd shift-2p.m.-10p.m.
3rd shift 10p.m.-6a.m.

What You’ll Work On
-Set up and operate converting equipment by following established work procedures and instructions
-Read and understand converting customer specifications
-Mount plate, dies and secure assemblies in bed of machine
-Install and align all relevant auxiliary equipment (punches, secondary dies, edge guides, eye block readers)
-Clean dies and return to storage area
-Check sample of finish product from the end of the machine and inspect for imperfections.
-Perform required specification checks per relevant documentation.
-Meet and/or exceed productivity and quality requirements
-Complete daily and weekly production and labor reporting paperwork.
-Perform all necessary 5S and housekeeping duties, as defined by the team leader, to maintain safe and organized work area.
-Deliver presentations to individuals or groups on medical packaging products or the converting making process.
-Conducts/participates in 5S and safety audits, implements corrective actions and inspects product.
Individual should:
-Reads and follows detailed instructions.
-High degree of attention to detail.
-Possesses basic mathematical aptitude.
-Accurately reads measuring rule.
-Possesses effective communication skills.
Physical Requirements:
-May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties. 
-Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment. 
-The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
-The ability to follow directions or instruction.
-The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions:
-Works in controlled Manufacturing environment.
-Hearing protection recommended.
-Hair, beard nets and smocks required. 
-Exposure to manufacturing and printing equipment (moving parts, cutters, etc.).
-Exposure to materials and handling equipment.
-Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.

Required Qualifications
-High school diploma or trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent
-Minimum of 1 year of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business
-Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
-Ability to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnel
-Ability to teach and coach others
-Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
-Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlines
-Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision
Preferred Qualifications
-0-3 years of manufacturing technician experience preferred, but not required
-Medical device experience preferred, but not required
-Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic Excel use for data analysis
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Connect with us at www.oliverhcp.com

Basic Qualifications 
Education
 
- High school diploma or GED 
Experience  
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business.  
- Basic mathematical aptitude, reading measuring rule, and effective communication skills.    
Preferred Qualifications 
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret data/documents/safety rules or manuals/operating instructions or procedures/maintenance, etc. 
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, etc. 
- Ability to speak effectively, present information, respond to questions in a clear and concise manner, etc. 

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