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Operator Lead

Viant Medical
Chicopee, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
Now hiring for 2nd shift!

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $20.00–$25.00 Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
Earn up to an additional ($800) Attendance Monthly Bonus
On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!
BENEFITS
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
  • Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
WELL-BEING
  • Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
  • Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
  • Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
  • Access to individualized financial planning meetings
  • Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
  • Discounted family caregiving support
CAREER GROWTH
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-site Training Programs
  • Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
  • New Hire On-boarding Training Plans
Our top-notch work environment includes:
  • Climate Controlled in the summer months
  • Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
  • Clean, Quiet, Comfortable Setting
This position ensures that assigned machines/equipment produce product at above department standards. Responsible to produce, assemble, inspect and pack all parts as per the work instructions for each assigned task or machine. Maintain all required paperwork and documentation to Good Documentation Practice (GDP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
2. Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
3. Supervision of operators including 1) assigning machines, 2) break schedules, 3) coaching reports, one-minute lessons and recommending disciplinary action.
4. Coordination with technicians and QC.
5. Perform routine preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor problem solving within the manufacturing process.
6. Perform reports, data collection and coordinate with maintenance for machine errors.
7. Separate parts from scrap runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
8. Pick up bins of parts from shelves under injection molding machines.
9. Create labels and transact material movements through ERP system.
10. Print and distribute work order packages.
11. Set-up secondary operation work centers.
12. Involved in cycle counting and physical inventory.
13. Program and operate weigh scales.
14. Performance of the department to meet plant-wide goals

PREREQUISITES:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing work environment. Injection molding is a plus.
  • Previous work experience showing good attendance levels and that used effective problem-solving skills is highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of techniques, tools, machines, equipment, fixtures, and assembly procedures.
  • Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, intermediate computer skills to generate reports.
  • Able to use basic measurement tools such as calipers.
  • Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making abilities and potential for growth within the company.
EDUCATION GUIDELINES:
High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than sedentary work and worker sits most of the time, the job is light work.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Very Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

VISUAL ACUITY:
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as; preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and or operation or machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distance close to the eyes.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as; operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by carpenters’ technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

CONDITIONS:
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.
The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause a worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Salary : $20 - $25

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