Metal Finishing Operator

About the role

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets. At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and the patients who depend on our products. At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

Under moderate supervision, this position will electropolish and passivate formed metal products. Deliver electropolishing and passivation services in accordance with work instructions to ensure a quality product is produced efficiently. Other duties will include in-process inspection, pre-cleaning parts, racking/unracking parts, rinsing parts on production line, trafficking parts between departments. This is a production position in an Electropolishing Job Shop. Electropolisher must be extremely reliable, willing to accept regular overtime, and willing to work as a member of a team. This is a position in a fast-paced Electropolishing/Passivation Job Shop. The position currently reports to the First or Third Shift Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Follows documented procedure for generating assigned production work daily.
• Ensures electropolishing and passivation processes (quality, safety) are adhered to and not compromised.
• Identifies non-conforming product based on visual and/or dimensional inspection criteria.
• Swiftly communicates quality and quantity issues to supervisors and/or co-workers.
• Manually pre-cleans parts.
• Documents in-process inspection results.
• Monitors and takes appropriate timely improvement action to meet quality and quantity expectations.
• Monitors equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order; recommends maintenance and repair if required.
• Transports in-process work between departments.
• Maintains safety and good housekeeping standards as required by law and company policy.

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend written job instructions (in English) required.
• Must be able to accurately document processing notes.
• Ability to communicate effectively to supervisors and co-workers in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. regularly, safely, without assistance or difficulty.
• Ability to climb stairs, reach and twist as needed.
• Ability to use hand carts to move material and pull fully loaded pallet jacks.
• Ability to remain on feet continuously throughout the work day.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in electropolishing, plating, metal finishing strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Skills

• Ability to use micrometer, microscope, gages, and other QC Tools preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k

Pay

$18-$20 per hour