POSITION SUMMARY: Supports all production/facility equipment during normal operation, performs preventive maintenance on all equipment, and maintains facility in top condition. The Machine Operator will be responsible for making necessary adjustments, troubleshooting problems, completing changeovers, performing maintenance and supporting production runs to ensure processing is completed as scheduled. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Setup scheduled production jobs including installing changeout parts, manual machine adjustments, and keying in the necessary information per the master specification sheet.
- Troubleshoot and adjust machine as necessary to ensure quality standards are met.
- Oversee general productivity of the machine to ensure production goals are met.
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure equipment is performing per master specifications.
- Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
- Prepares and utilizes basic hand tools and machines including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, clamp machine, allen wrench, heat gun, vise, crimpers, pinning machine, and automatic wire strippers.
- Assist in start-up of production runs to ensure proper performance of equipment.
- Perform all required preventative maintenance and record based on company processes.
- Communicates need for major repairs of equipment to appropriate manager.
- Completes all required paperwork timely, legibly, and accurately including data entry of production data; prepares required reports and correspondence.
- Possesses and maintains thorough knowledge of all applicable safety regulations and considerations.
- Participates in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members
- Maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Wear required PPE based on company dress code.
- Follow Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards.
- Work in a cooperative manner with management/supervision, co-workers and vendors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE: - High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-4 years’ experience in manufacturing.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
- Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
- Excellent manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
- Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
- Familiar with CGMP compliance standards.
- Ability to use small hand tools.
- Possess mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lead and direct others.
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to understand all safety requirements and cautions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Frequently sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 10 hours.
- Occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting required.
- Simple and power grasping with both right and left hands is required.
- Occasional Lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Reading computer screens or other electronic devices.
- Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
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