Machinist Assistant/Kitter
About The Position
rms Company is seeking a Machinist Assistant/Kitter to support manufacturing operations producing life-saving device components. The Kitter assembles toolboxes for the manufacturing floor according to established kitting procedures, helps maintain a continuous workflow, and communicates with tool crib personnel, management, and machinists. Strong organization and multitasking skills are important. The position also provides support to machinists with machine operations, parts handling, inspection, and routine maintenance. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role involves working in a manufacturing environment and may require handling cleaning chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol, detergents, solvents, and cutting oils. The company conducts periodic testing to ensure chemical exposures remain below OSHA permissible exposure levels.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions in English.
- Ability to perform basic math and demonstrate hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Ability to use basic hand tools and measurement equipment.
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and handle multiple tasks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six or more months of manufacturing, assembly, machine operation, or cleanroom experience.
- Familiarity with FDA, ISO, cGMP, Lean manufacturing, or workplace safety practices.
- Experience working with microscopes or inspection tools.
Responsibilities
- Perform visual and/or dimensional inspections of tooling or parts using microscopes, gauges, calipers, or other measurement tools as required.
- Complete required production records, quality checks, and history records.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and implement process enhancements.
- Handle and work with cleaning chemicals when needed.
- Maintain an organized, clean work area in accordance with 5S expectations.
- Participate in required training and company meetings.
- Follow work instructions, standard work, and applicable quality, ISO, and cGMP requirements.
- Support and comply with the Quality System, ISO, and medical device regulatory requirements.
- Promptly communicate issues involving materials, equipment, or processes.
- Assist machinists with operating and maintaining machine tools.
- Load and unload materials, parts, and finished products.
- Perform basic machine operations under supervision.
- Deburr, clean, and inspect parts for quality.
- Perform routine machine maintenance and cleaning.
- Assemble tooling boxes according to setup sheets for jobs running on the manufacturing floor.
- Manage kitting materials and records, including part programs, setup sheets, records, and inventory.
- Resolve shortages and discrepancies.
- Maintain daily logs required by the kitting procedure.
- Communicate with the tool crib, leadership, and production about tool and material needs and availability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Profit sharing, subject to eligibility.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Paid time off and holiday pay, subject to eligibility.
- Onsite medical clinic.
- Paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
- Monthly social events.
- Annual employee appreciation week.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement or assistance, subject to eligibility.
- Wellness program with incentives.
- Discretionary holiday bonus program based on years of service.
- 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
- Employee death benefit and employee sick and safe leave.
- Accident and critical illness benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Company-provided life insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Health savings account and healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts, subject to eligibility.
- Virtual providers available through the medical insurance package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
