Machine Operator I - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Machine Operator I builds quality products by following established processes and meeting production goals. The role is onsite five days per week and works the first shift, scheduled from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The operator learns equipment setup, basic extrusion troubleshooting, and how to prepare equipment to meet customer requirements. The position also involves learning Lean Manufacturing principles, using measurement equipment and SPC to understand quality specifications, maintaining accurate records under direction, and contributing improvement suggestions. Relocation assistance and employment visa sponsorship are not available.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience with a high school diploma, degree, or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Moderate mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to learn equipment setup and perform basic extrusion troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to safety policies and practices.
- Maintain product quality and comply with manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy, and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP).
- Build products by following all currently certified processes and complete other assigned work while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
- Develop a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
- Flex and rotate as needed and work effectively with team members and cross-functional groups.
- Maintain accurate records under the direction of others, including Shop Floor Paperwork (SFP), training Records System (TRS), Product Data Management (PDM), Systems Application & Products (SAP), and Process Equipment Optimization (PEO).
- Learn to set up equipment to meet process specifications.
- Interpret quality specifications via SPC under the direction of others and use measurement equipment to understand tight tolerances.
- Participate in Focused Factory cross-functional teams to help take ownership and accountability for metrics.
- Follow Boston Scientific and site-specific policies and procedures.
- Attend and pass required core and site-specific training, including QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training, and Extrusion 101.
- Demonstrate an understanding of SAP's basic functions.
- Perform basic extrusion troubleshooting methods.
- Learn to plan and prepare equipment to meet customer requirements.
- Provide continuous improvement (CI) suggestions.
Benefits
- Core and optional employee benefits are offered; details are referenced at www.bscbenefitsconnect.com.
- Non-exempt, non-sales roles may receive variable compensation, such as overtime, shift differential, and an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
