Manufacturing Associate

Nissha Medical Technologies•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Nissha Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for its second-shift team. The role manufactures products and prepares them for shipment across various product areas. Associates support packaging and finishing operations, operate equipment, assist with production runs and material changeovers, perform quality checks, and help maintain production equipment and work areas. The position may involve rotating among product areas and tasks, moving materials and finished products, and training new employees. Employees are expected to follow company safety policies, including OSHA and ISO requirements.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work constructively and positively with others in a team environment.
Basic reading, math, and direction-following skills.
Ability to read, comprehend, and execute production orders and operating procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management.
Ability to operate required production equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to assemble and work with small parts.
Strong ability and aptitude to learn.
Ability to troubleshoot and react quickly to operating issues.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform packaging tasks for in-line and off-line packaging operations.
Set up and operate finishing equipment across product areas, including shrink wrap, label printers, drills, ink jets, pounders, staplers, carton sealers, banders/strappers, fixtures, ink pumps, and ultrasonic sealing equipment.
Assist with continuous equipment operations, helping maintain quality and productivity.
Assist with finished material preparation, including cutting raw materials and trimming final material after press procedures.
Perform material and machine changeovers as needed.
Use measuring devices such as digital calipers, precision scales, and micrometers to take accurate readings against production specifications.
Locate and retrieve press and rewind tooling and supplies for jobs, and return them after job completion.
Perform minor troubleshooting and maintenance on packaging equipment and lines, and contact maintenance when needed.
Clean and maintain facilities, equipment, and assigned work areas.
Interpret production paperwork to produce and ship products accurately, and prepare finished product for shipment.
Check inventory of materials in the assigned product area and order or receive materials according to area-specific procedures.
Perform quality checks throughout production stages and processes.
Communicate production issues, needs, and recommendations—including safety recommendations—to Machine Operators, Press Operators, Team Leads, and Supervisors.
Rotate between product areas and tasks as required.
Assist with movement of materials and finished products, including operation of hand trucks and fork trucks.
Comply with company safety rules and policies, including OSHA and ISO requirements.
Train new employees in all aspects of the Manufacturing Associate position.