Manufacturing Associate

Nissha Medical Technologies•Buffalo, NY

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Nissha Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate to join their dynamic, diverse team. This role involves performing various packaging and finishing tasks for in-line and off-line operations, operating finishing equipment, assisting in continuous run operations, and performing quality checks. The associate will also be responsible for interpreting production paperwork, performing inventory checks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position offers the opportunity to train new employees and contribute to a company that has received the “General Excellence” manufacturing award.

Requirements

GED or High School diploma.
Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred.
Basic reading, math, and direction following skills.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and execute production orders and operating procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and Management.
Ability to operate all 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.
Participate in the reduction of risk and injury in the workplace by completing required job safety training, identifying workplace risks, wearing required personal protective equipment, ensuring all machine guards are in place before operating equipment, not operating equipment without proper safety training; compliance to Safety Standards and Policy: Immediately informing manager, supervisor, and/or Team Leader of unsafe conditions, practices, incidents, and injuries.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Perform packaging tasks for in-line packaging operations/needs (catching, etc.)
Perform packaging tasks for off-line packaging operations/needs.
Set up and operate finishing equipment across all product areas (shrink wrap, label printer, drill, ink jet, pounder, stapler, carton sealer, bander/strapper, fixtures, ink pumps, ultra-sonic sealing, etc.)
Assist in continuous run operations of equipment within the assigned product area, keeping equipment running and maintaining quality and productivity for operators when needed.
Assist with finished material (cutting raw materials, or final material trim post-press procedures).
Perform material and machine changeovers as needed.
Use various measuring devices including digital calipers, precision scales, micrometers, etc., making accurate readings in line with production specifications.
Assist in the location and retrieval of press/rewind tooling and supplies needed for job completion as well as returning these items upon completion of the job.
Perform minor troubleshooting and maintenance on packaging equipment/lines contacting maintenance when needed.
Perform general facility, equipment, and area specific cleaning and housekeeping duties.
Interpret production paperwork for accurate product production and shipment and prepare finished product for shipment.
Perform inventory checks of materials for the specific product area working in, and order/receive materials, making sure to follow specific procedures set for each area.
Perform quality checks throughout all production stages and processes.
Communicate with Machine Operators, Press Operators, Team Leads, and Supervisors on production issues, needs, and recommendations to improve production effectiveness and efficiency, including safety recommendations.
May require rotating between various product areas and tasks.
Assist in material and finished product movement (hand / fork truck operation, etc).
Ensure compliance with company safety rules and policies including OSHA and ISO requirements.
Train new employees all aspects of the Manufacturing Associate position.
Other duties as assigned.