Operations Technician
About The Position
The Operations Technician maintains equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, supports production schedules, and helps ensure products meet established quality standards. The role combines equipment maintenance and troubleshooting with production equipment operation and hands-on finishing work. The technician performs preventative maintenance and repairs, assists with equipment installation and calibration, monitors equipment performance, and maintains maintenance records. The role also includes setting up and operating coating and finishing equipment, supporting production changeovers, documenting production activity, and preparing medical components for processing. The technician inspects components, follows process and quality requirements, maintains a clean work area, and supports rework and continuous improvement as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Quality focus.
- Accountability.
- Mechanical and technical aptitude.
- Initiative.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Versatility.
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and up to 50 lbs daily.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.
- Eyesight and hearing correctable to standard level.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on coating, finishing, and production equipment.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment or software problems.
- Identify equipment malfunctions and take corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
- Inspect, maintain, and replace components such as pumps, motors, filters, valves, hoses, belts, and other mechanical parts.
- Assist with equipment installation, setup, calibration, and operational adjustments.
- Maintain maintenance records, preventative maintenance schedules, and equipment service documentation.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Coordinate with outside maintenance vendors or service providers when specialized repairs are required.
- Set up, operate, and monitor coating and finishing equipment according to work instructions and production requirements.
- Perform equipment startup, shutdown, and routine operational checks.
- Monitor operating parameters and make approved adjustments to maintain process specifications, production output, and product quality.
- Assist with production changeovers, equipment preparation, and cleaning between jobs.
- Identify and communicate equipment or process concerns that may affect safety, quality, or delivery.
- Support daily production schedules and assist operators as needed to meet customer requirements.
- Complete production documentation, equipment logs, and required process records accurately.
- Assist with preparation of medical components for coating and finishing processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance, operational efficiency, and downtime reduction.
- Inspect components before and after processing for defects, damage, or inconsistencies.
- Handle parts appropriately to prevent contamination, damage, or quality issues.
- Follow established process specifications, work instructions, and quality requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of coating and finishing work areas.
- Assist with rework or additional finishing processes when necessary to meet customer specifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
