Equipment Operator II

ICU Medical•Southington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing start-up operations, preventive maintenance, participating in changeovers, and troubleshooting machine performance issues. The role involves maintaining production flow, ensuring quality specifications are met, and adhering to safety and company standards. The Equipment Operator II will also be responsible for updating production records and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Good Verbal and written communication skills.
Read, write, understand and communicate in English.
Understanding of and ability to use computers.
Sound judgment for use in machine troubleshooting and product disposition.
Good interpersonal skills to facilitate communication at various levels and areas within the organization.
Must accurately follow both verbal and written instructions.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, or GED with 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience preferred; or Technical Certificate with associated relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Perform start-up operation from power off/cold state; complete equipment and product paperwork, such as traceability and start-up checklist.
Conduct Level I required preventive maintenance tasks.
Participate in changeovers to include line clearance, system transactions, and associated documentation.
Perform work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition and inventory management systems.
Pull test samples for QC in process inspection, remove completed production from machine and place in finished goods totes.
Fill component Hoppers/Bowls as required to maintain production.
Perform minor troubleshooting to diagnose machine performance issues; escalate to assigned Technician when required to ensure resolution.
Perform line clearance activities and return equipment to proper operation.
Update hourly production boards with production and efficiency numbers; note issues that prevented goal attainment (downtime, waste, quality, etc.).
Submit machine repair tags to identify issues requiring support services.
Ensure that product not meeting quality specifications is processed under non-conformance procedures/requirements.
Maintain 5S standards in assigned work areas.
Model company values and support strategic initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures.
Engage others; promote and participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives, focusing on continuous improvement.