Equipment Operator II - 5th shift

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

About The Position

An Equipment Operator II safely and efficiently operates moderately complex automated assembly machines and supports their continued operation by interpreting and responding appropriately to machine faults and occasionally aligning stations and fixtures. The role involves moderately complex, repetitive machine-operation tasks and requires a moderate level of equipment attentiveness. The operator is responsible for ensuring that medical devices are assembled to the highest quality possible. The position also supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, good business practices, and documented company procedures, including relevant occupational health and environmental requirements. The operator engages others and promotes and participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives focused on continuous improvement. The work is performed around manufacturing equipment and may involve settings ranging from clean rooms with gowning requirements to open, potentially noisy production areas with moving equipment. Travel is typically less than 5% of the time.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, with 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; alternatively, a technical certificate with associated relevant experience.
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 organizational levels and across areas.
Ability to accurately follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. and push or pull up to 80 lbs.
Ability to meet recurring physical demands, including standing, walking, stooping, crouching, climbing, and bilateral movement involving the hands, wrists, and upper body.
Ability to maintain concentrated visual attention while checking products and components.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform machine start-up from a power-off or cold state and complete equipment and product paperwork, including traceability and start-up checklists.
Conduct required Level I preventive maintenance tasks.
Participate in changeovers, including line clearance, system transactions, and associated documentation.
Perform work-order setups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.
Pull test samples for in-process QC inspection, remove completed production from the machine, and place it in finished-goods totes.
Fill component hoppers or bowls as needed to maintain production.
Perform minor troubleshooting to diagnose machine performance issues and escalate issues to the assigned Technician when required.
Perform line-clearance activities and return equipment to proper operation.
Update hourly production boards with production and efficiency figures and document issues affecting goals, such as downtime, waste, or quality.
Submit machine-repair tags to identify issues requiring support services.
Process products that do not meet quality specifications under non-conformance procedures and requirements.
Maintain 5S standards in assigned work areas.
Model company values and support strategic initiatives.
Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, good business practices, and documented company procedures.
Promote and participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives focused on continuous improvement.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.