3rd Shift Machine Operator

Alentra (formerly Currier); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Alentra is seeking a Machine Operator for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM) to support production of healthcare components. The role involves operating machinery, finishing, inspecting, and packaging plastic parts in a clean, safety-focused environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship is available at this time. Physical requirements include lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read basic instructions and perform arithmetic.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Work in a dusty, loud environment with moving machinery.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow operator work instructions and sample boards.
• Operate equipment per instructions and ensure safe operation.
• Use hand cutting tools including cutters and de-gating knives.
• Maintain and report production counts.
• Visually inspect parts and assemble components to molded parts.
• Package, label parts and maintain a clean, safe area.
• Communicate quality issues and production needs with the lead.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Attention to detail

Shift work

Lifting 25 lbs

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Alentra, is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries.

We are seeking a Machine Operator for our 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30AM) to support our production team. The individual will be responsible for operating machinery, finishing, inspecting, and packaging plastic products.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Job Functions

• Reads and understands operator work instructions and sample boards which display actual samples
• Operates equipment in accordance with instructions and ensures safe operation of assigned equipment
• Uses hand cutting tools such as cutters, exacto and de-gating knives
• Maintains and reports production counts
• Visually inspects parts for defects and assembles components to molded parts
• Packages and labels parts correctly
• Maintains a clean and safe work area
• Communicates with lead person on quality related issues, work instructions, production counts and discrepancies, supplies, shortage, production requirements, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, etc.
• Informs relieving shift operator and discusses changes, quality problems, etc.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent and minimum 6 months of work experience
• Ability to read/understand basic instructions and do basic arithmetic calculations
• Frequent mental and visual concentration required while waiting on machines to complete cycles, inspection of parts, etc.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision
• Requires constant attention to prevent injury to self and co-workers and damage to equipment
• Requires standing, repeated reaching and twisting, hand movement throughout entire shift
• Requires lifting and moving materials of up to 25 lbs
• Works in an environment that may be uncomfortable, dusty, and loud. Is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemical

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.