Extrusion Machine Operator II - 3rd Shift

Boston Scientific • Maple Grove, MN

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary focus is to build a quality product by following processes to meet all production goals. This role requires understanding and adhering to safety policies and practices, quality standards, and manufacturing process requirements. The operator will build product by following all certified processes, completing assigned work, and meeting manufacturing goals. A basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles is expected. The role involves working collaboratively with team members, both within the team and cross-functionally, and being willing to flex and rotate as necessary. Accurate record-keeping, including Shop Floor Paperwork (SFP), training Records System (TRS), Product Data Management (PDM), Systems Application & Products (SAP), and Process Equipment Optimization (PEO), is required under direction. The position requires moderate mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn equipment setup to meet process specifications. The operator will interpret quality specifications via SPC and understand tight tolerancing through the use of various measurement equipment, all under direction. Assistance and learning are expected to drive metrics by actively participating in Focused Factory cross-functional teams. Understanding and following all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures is mandatory, as is attending and passing all core required training. A basic understanding of SAP functions and basic extrusion troubleshooting methods is also required. The operator will learn to plan and prepare equipment to meet customer requirements and provide Continuous Improvement (CI) suggestions.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience
• High school diploma/degree/equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Previous machine operation experience
• mechanical minded preferred

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to safety policies and practices.
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy, and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP).
• Builds product by following all processes in which certified (in their most current revision), and completes other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
• Gains a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
• Willing to flex and rotate as necessary and work well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Under the direction of other maintains accurate records such as Shop Floor Paperwork (SFP), training Records System (TRS), Product Data Management (PDM), Systems Application & Products (SAP), and Process Equipment Optimization (PEO).
• Able to learn how to set up equipment to meet process specifications.
• Under the direction of others interprets quality specifications via SPC; understands tight tolerancing through the use of various measurement equipment.
• Assist and learn to take ownership and accountability to drive metrics by actively participating in Focused Factory cross-functional teams.
• Understands and follows all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Responsible for attending and passing all core required BSC and site-specific training (i.e. QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training, Extrusion 101).
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of SAP.
• Able to perform basic extrusion troubleshooting methods.
• Learns to plan and prepare the equipment to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Provide CI suggestions.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.
• Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.
• The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see www.bscbenefitsconnect.com --will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role.
• Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs.
• At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.
• Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
• Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).
• Candidates will be subject to a prohibited substance test as a requirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees