Equipment Operator II - 3rd Shift

About the role

An Equipment Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of moderately complex automated assembly machines. This individual ensures continued operation through interpretation of and appropriate response to machine faults, occasional alignment of stations and fixtures, and performance of moderately complex, repetitive tasks. The operator is responsible for ensuring that medical devices are assembled with the highest quality possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up operation from power off/cold state; complete equipment and product paperwork, such as traceability and start-up checklist.
• Conduct Level I required preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in changeovers to include line clearance, system transactions, and associated documentation.
• Perform work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition and inventory management systems.
• Pull test samples for QC in process inspection, remove completed production from machine and place in finished goods totes.
• Fill component Hoppers/Bowls as required to maintain production.
• Perform minor troubleshooting to diagnose machine performance issues; escalate to assigned Technician when required.
• Perform line clearance activities and return equipment to proper operation.
• Update hourly production boards with production and efficiency numbers; note issues that prevented goal attainment (downtime, waste, quality, etc.).
• Submit machine repair tags to identify issues requiring support services.
• Ensure that product not meeting quality specifications is processed under non-conformance procedures/requirements.
• Maintain 5S standards in assigned work areas.
• Model company values and support strategic initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
• Assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including knowledge of occupational health and environmental regulations.
• Engage others; promote and participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• Understanding of and ability to use computers.
• Sound judgment for machine troubleshooting and product disposition.
• Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication at various levels within the organization.
• Ability to accurately follow both verbal and written instructions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED with 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; or Technical Certificate with associated relevant experience.

Work Environment

• Work involves use of manufacturing equipment or close proximity to equipment; may be exposed to biohazards and/or chemicals.
• Work environment can range from clean room with proper gowning requirements to a production area that is open, potentially noisy, and with moving equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. and push/pull up to 80 lbs.
• Recurring physical demands include standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, and bilateral motion involving hands, wrists, and upper body.
• Concentrated visual attention to perform checks on products and components.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time.

About Us

ICU Medical consistently provides clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges. With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings. Our focus allows us to bring you dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization, the industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering, IV medication safety software, and significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.