Production Operator

Vantedge Medical - SPM•Wheeling, IL

16d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator is responsible to do a variety of functions in the department including manually loading and unloading parts into rotating machinery, using basic math skills, and inspecting parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment.

Requirements

1+ years of experience as a machine operator
Cooperative, team-focused attitude
Ability and willingness to cross-train in a variety of jobs in the Secondary Department.
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to manually load/unload parts into rotating machinery
Basic math skills (to count parts)
Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.
Ability to lift 15 pounds regularly
Ability to stand/walk throughout the day for entire shift
Ability to read English and follow standard operating procedure instructions
Communicate / train others when needed
Ability to inspect parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer etc.)

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand blueprints (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform finishing activities with the use of grinding tools; sharpen corners or edges, buff down surfaces, polish for brighter finish.
fine-tune finished piece processing with the use of knives, cutting tools, hand sanders, and other manual equipment.
Maintain count of machined parts and clean, wash or tumble parts as required.
Operate a grit / sand blasting machine (we will train)
Follow all safety guidelines as stated by Vantedge Medical
Read and understand standard operating procedure instructions (we will train)