Sr. Operator

About the role

The Sr. Operator will be working independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator of Manufacturing or Supervisor. They are responsible for the accurate and compliant manufacturing of various silicone products, utilizing a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes. Operates mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Performs basic troubleshooting and maintains equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.
• Maintains inventory of raw materials and components for the completed job.
• Trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment.
• Corrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment/process problems.
• Monitors and records critical process parameters.
• Communicates with management on results of product testing, trends, and deviations.
• Recommends process adjustments.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.
• Understands the mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process.
• Ensures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Accurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.
• Accurately completes and reviews manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.
• May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product workup.
• May interface with the Research & Development group when necessary.
• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder free vinyl gloves.
• May assist various departments with proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
• May assist with the inspection/operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of related experience.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPC, Hazwoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements.
• Working with waste generation, classification, and disposal.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

None specified.

Pay

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is $50,000.00 - $80,500.00. Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

Schedule

Not specified.