Manufacturing Operator 1
About The Position
The Manufacturing Operator 1 uses manufacturing equipment, including computer-controlled equipment, to assemble and test components and products. The role also operates equipment such as heat treat furnaces, automated cleaning and passivation equipment, media blast equipment, and hand deburring tools according to established specifications and requirements. The position performs production and inspection work under Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), while maintaining quality, productivity, and dependable performance. It requires accurate manufacturing documentation, compliance with applicable safety, environmental, ISO, and FDA requirements, and coordination with supervisors, technicians, engineers, and other manufacturing support areas. The position reports directly to the Production Supervisor and/or Associate Production Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of experience in Production, Operations, Manufacturing, and/or a related discipline.
- Basic mechanical and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (read, write, and speak).
- Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, computing percentages, and working with decimals.
- Ability to stand and/or walk more than 80% of the time.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to stand and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to repeatedly sit, listen, speak, type, and move throughout the facility.
- Ability to use a keyboard for computer purposes.
- Ability to work in a high-humidity environment while wearing a gown, hairnet, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
- Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, and other general office equipment; strong computer skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with inspection, assembly, and functional testing of manufactured components and assemblies.
- Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or other regulated environment.
Responsibilities
- Complete dimensional and visual inspections according to print specifications, including First Article inspections.
- Perform operations described by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintaining quality, productivity, and dependability.
- Record and enter required information into manufacturing documentation and computers, including inspection data and individual training records.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and requirements, as well as ISO and FDA requirements; complete applicable training.
- Communicate problems and opportunities to a supervisor, technician, or engineer in a timely manner.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks as required.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and equipment.
- Participate in team-based process improvement activities and suggest manufacturing improvements.
- Assist in maintaining supplies needed for the production area.
- Coordinate activities with other manufacturing support areas.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Business accident insurance
- Group legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employees may be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, or other variable compensation, subject to applicable plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
