Machine Operator Class 1

Gerresheimer•Morganton, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Shift Supervisor, this role is capable of operating a group of vial machines forming necks, bottoms, and finishes. The position involves cleaning, quality checks, making adjustments to tooling, monitoring production line performance, and maintaining machine cleanliness. The operator will also be responsible for maintaining records, inspecting tubing, and cooperating with various manufacturing personnel. Additionally, performing preventative maintenance and adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety, and 5S standards are key aspects of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic computer skills
Statistical Process Control
Able to read blueprints and process sheets
Use of calipers and gauges
Mechanical aptitude
Must be able to understand, read, speak and write in English
Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
Able to handle pressure
Detail oriented
Good organizational skills
Dependable and punctual
Able to start and follow-up on the job prior to and after shift
Communicates and understands direction clearly and concise
Maintains an orderly and clean work environment
Competent and conscientious

Responsibilities

Cleans plugs, dies, and tooling bars during shift to maintain quality and production as required
Continuously checking vials for visual defects following Quality Inspection Plan, MG-QIP-01 (serum vials) or MG-QIP-02 (AOV’s)
Make appropriate adjustment to tooling heads for process control (dimensional, cosmetic)
Re-tip bottom chucks
Monitors production line performance by checking hot end losses on lehr belt, determining the source of loss and notify appropriate personnel
Monitor process control using Infinity software to produce acceptable Cp/Cpk values as well as monitoring cold end cosmetic vision reject percentages
Ensure tube loader remains properly loaded
Maintains machine cleanliness and related equipment of oil, glass, and foreign material per the standard operating procedure, SOP, MG-KV-25-03 “Hot End Operator Cleaning”
Maintains floor and general area around machines in a clean and neat manner in accordance with Morganton housekeeping and 5S standards
Maintains all necessary quality check sheet records. Records required information and communicates issues with on-coming personnel during shift overlap
Documents all required quality records for article number being manufactured
Inspects tubing for quality and advises Foreman of any problems
Cooperates with Manufacturing Manager, Production Shift Supervisor, Hot End Specialist, Lead Machine Operator and Maintenance
Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled and/or required
Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and 5S standards
Performs other duties when required or requested