Converting Technician - 3rd Shift

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

• Read and follow detailed instructions
• Possess high degree of attention to detail
• Possess basic mathematical aptitude
• Accurately read measuring rule
• Possess 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
• Basic mathematical aptitude, reading measuring rule, and effective communication skills

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