What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewing Machine Operator (Assembler 2) position at Viant?
Assembler II – 1st Shift
Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:30 AM - 4:00 PM, occasional OT Fridays
Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Assistant Supervisor
Position Description:
Assembles basic medical devices in a controlled ISO 13485 environment, using documented procedures. Maintains high quality and throughput levels that support medical device finished goods manufacturing.
Position Authority:
This position has the authority to stop production at his/her work station if there is a question or concern about the acceptability of materials, assemblies, or processes that affect the quality or safety of Viant products. Freedom to act, under close supervision, in semi-structured assignments that normally require adherence to defined procedures and/or specific, detailed instructions with limited originality. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs assembly and/or packaging operations per approved documentation and training.
- Applies acquired knowledge of company’s quality system to complete and review required documentation
- Inspects product and paperwork for compliance to production and quality standards
- Performs daily cleaning of workstation and work areas per quality systems requirements
- Maintains high standards in quality, throughput, and attendance
- Performs equipment set-ups and minor equipment troubleshooting
- Assists in training other operators on procedures in which employee has received training
- Identifies areas for process improvement, and makes recommendations to supervisors
- Achieves acceptable level of proficiency on trained operations
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Knowledge and Education:
High school education or equivalent. Working knowledge of quality system requirements.
Job Experience:
Must have completed training for assigned work area. 1 year of experience is preferred; previous experience in a regulated environment is highly preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
- Possesses communication skills sufficient to read and write clearly and distinctly in English
- Demonstrates understanding of the product and process flow for assigned work area
- Qualified to operate equipment in assigned work area as necessary
- Working knowledge of various production machines / equipment
- Maintains a positive attitude with respect to changes in processes, methods, and work assignments
- Detail- and quality-oriented
- Once trained, able to work with little supervision
- Performs basic arithmetic calculations. Handles multiple tasks simultaneously
- Projects a positive example for others to follow in the workplace; demonstrates Viant Values
Equipment Used:
- Solvent Dispenser
- Solvents and Adhesives
- Tube Stretcher
- Small precision instruments
- Tube cutter
- EFD dispenser
- UV Light cure
- Arbor Press
- Pneumatic Press
- Go/No-Go Gauge
- Bar / Tray Sealer
- Stretch Wrapper
- Pallet Jack
- Air Gun
- Heat Gun
- Rivet Gun
- Leak Tester
- Automatic Bartacker
- Single- and Double-Needle industrial sewing machines
- Auto-labeler
Physical Requirements:
- Light physical activity performing non-strenuous, day-to-day activities of a primarily productive nature.
- Moderate lifting (20 lbs.), carrying (10 lbs.), bending, and prolonged sitting. Requires the ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items; work with fingers, hands, and arms; and perceive attributes of objects and material
- Intensive, repetitive handwork for prolonged periods
- Requires good eyesight with or without corrective lenses and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Well-lighted, air-conditioned, indoor laboratory/production setting with adequate ventilation