POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities of the Set-Up Technician are to set-up and start-up various machines on the production floor and ensure they are in proper working order for the beginning of the production shift. This position will also perform maintenance tasks, troubleshoot, provide staff training, among other tasks. The Set-Up Technician ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform press set-up and start-up
• Barrel cleaning and set-up
• Cold Deck cleaning and set-up
• Troubleshooting to improve product quality
• Molding of sample and qualification jobs
• Assist Engineers with process improvement and the associated documentation
• Assist Engineers with writing processes
• Follow manufacturing procedures which include documentation of product traceability
• Identify and initiate enhancements to equipment, tooling, and processes
• Efficiency and productivity improvements
• Reduction of mold damage
• Provide training to production and set-up personnel on new/existing set-ups, molding processes, and inspection
• Support R&D projects
• Back-up for Milling and mixing materials
• Back-up for production team Leads
• Identifies and implements a comprehensive education plan to continually advance technical skills and personal development as well as enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Participates in project planning.
• Establishes and cultivates a network of support (laboratory, quality, manufacturing, engineering, sales, and marketing) to facilitate completion of assignments.
• The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the position level.
• This job also requires performing other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience as a machine operator
• Demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility within a silicone molding operation.
• Knowledge of medical component manufacturing preferred
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Team Player
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills, with ability to multitask and plan activities for multiple projects
• Ability to Schedule, coordinate and keep manufacturing projects and documentation up to date and on track
• Knowledge/Training to ISO 13485(current), Medical Devices QM System
• Knowledge/Training to ISO 14971(current}, Risk Management
• Professional, courteous, and friendly personality
• Working knowledge of English (verbal and written)

Preferred:

• Technical degree in related field preferred
• Experience with MS Office
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Clearly conveys ideas and receives information effectively
• Self-starter with a proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.

• Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
• Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
• Duties are performed indoors;
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE & NEUROLOGICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
• Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
• Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
• Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
• Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25 pound force to push or pull equipment; occasionally up to 75lbs of lifting may be required
• It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
• Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
• Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.