Machine Operator

About the Role

The primary purpose of this job is to operate and monitor machines used in the production of the organization’s product. May be involved in equipment set-up, calibration, and maintenance of more complex assignments and/or perform finish operations.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Company Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements.
• Operates machinery used in the manufacture of products under moderate supervision.
• Applies proficiency within discipline, completes tasks and assignments, and solves routine problems with some latitude for independent judgment.
• May be involved in equipment set-up and/or calibration of more complex assignments.
• Loads component materials into product-specific tools and/or performs finishing operations.
• Reads and follows operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Inspects parts visually and dimensionally to assure conformance to requirements.
• Follows established documentation for product manufacturing.
• Cleans and maintains machinery as necessary.
• Performs other functions as required.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Technical or vocational schooling preferred.
• Minimum Experience: 2 years company-related work experience and/or 2–4 years’ experience operating machinery in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of drawings and blueprints with ability to interpret information.
• Ability to work with small precision parts.
• Basic knowledge of visual and dimensional inspection techniques.

Benefits

• Base wages, cash-based incentive program (pay-for-performance philosophy), overtime pay, shift differentials, and call-in pay (when applicable).
• Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits.
• Parental leave available after one year.
• Optional employee-paid programs: supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Immediate eligibility for 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• 80 hours (10 days) of company-designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

Schedule

Second shift: 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday.