Machine Operator I - 1st Shift

Boston Scientific•Maple Grove, MN

1d•Onsite

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, 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The operator follows safety, quality, manufacturing, and site policies; learns equipment setup and basic extrusion troubleshooting; and supports production metrics and continuous improvement. The position requires one year of experience with a high school diploma, degree, or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Requirements

At least one 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 use measurement equipment to interpret quality specifications and tight tolerances.
Ability to flex and rotate as necessary and work effectively with team members and cross-functional groups.
Ability to attend and pass required company and site-specific training.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and practices.
Maintain product quality and adhere to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy, and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP).
Build products using processes for which the operator is certified in their current revision, complete other assigned work, and meet manufacturing goals and metrics.
Develop a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
Flex and rotate as needed and work with team members and cross-functional groups.
Under direction, maintain accurate records, 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.
Under direction, interpret quality specifications using SPC and apply tight tolerances with measurement equipment.
Participate in Focused Factory cross-functional teams to support metrics, ownership, and accountability.
Follow Boston Scientific and site-specific policies and procedures.
Attend and pass required company and site training, including QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training, and Extrusion 101.
Demonstrate basic SAP functionality.
Perform basic extrusion troubleshooting methods.
Learn to plan and prepare equipment to meet customer requirements.
Provide continuous improvement suggestions.