Surgical Instrument Maker - 1st Shift

STERIS Corporation•St. Louis, MO

3d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Instrument Maker supports manufacturing operations by producing quality surgical instruments efficiently and accurately. The role performs manufacturing operations to specified dimensions and tolerances using part prints, process routers, pre-process control sheets, and standard operating procedures. The employee follows plant safety, workplace conduct, environmental health and safety, and good documentation policies while maintaining quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards. The position assembles component parts into finished goods and performs manufacturing operations under close to moderate supervision from an experienced lead finisher or someone in a higher position. It includes polishing and grinding with stationary, floor-mounted equipment. Work is primarily performed while seated, with limited standing, bending, or twisting, and occasional movement of products weighing up to 50 pounds between workstations. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, with either a 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. shift; Fridays are not worked.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Basic math skills.
Ability to read and interpret part prints, pre-process control sheets, and project routers, and follow manufacturing procedures.
Visual acuity adequate to detect subtle product non-conformities.
Finite motor skills, rotary hand movements, and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to maintain quality, productivity, and proficiency across most instrument families.
Ability to perform the described work, including leaning forward with arms extended over grinding equipment for extended periods while seated and occasionally moving products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform manufacturing operations to specified dimensions and tolerances using part prints, process routers, and standard operating procedures.
Follow plant safety rules and policies for workplace conduct, performance, environmental health and safety, and good documentation practices.
Maintain quality and productivity levels throughout the manufacturing process.
Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and plant.
Work cohesively with others in a team environment.
Manufacture surgical instruments under close to moderate supervision from an experienced lead finisher or a higher-positioned employee.
Follow procedures and instructions to assemble component parts into finished goods while meeting quality and production requirements.
Perform polishing and grinding operations using stationary, floor-mounted equipment.
Move products between workstations when needed, including products weighing up to 50 pounds.