Converting Technician - 3rd Shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Converting Technician for the 3rd shift to set up and operate converting equipment according to established procedures and customer specifications.

You will mount plates and dies, align auxiliary equipment, and inspect finished products, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong reading and interpretation of instructions and drawings.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate converting equipment following procedures.
• Read and understand converting customer specifications.
• Mount plates, dies and secure assemblies in machine bed.
• Install and align auxiliary equipment (punches, secondary dies, edge guides, eye block readers).
• Clean dies and return to storage area.
• Inspect finish product and check for imperfections.
• Complete daily/weekly production and labor reporting.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping in work area.
• Deliver presentations on medical packaging products and converting process.
• Support safety audits and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Mathematical aptitude

Reading drawings/instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Converting Technician - 3rd Shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging isaglobal leader in medical packaging, the Oliver legacy has always been one of innovation, technical expertise, customer focus, and a commitment to excellence. Oliver has manufacturing sites all around the globe.

Working at Oliver Healthcare Packaging

Working at Oliver is more than a job. Oliver is a place where you can make a difference. Our growth and innovative culture drive us to continuously invest in our employees, ensuring that as we learn, develop and excel, our team does too. As leading medical packaging experts, a career at Oliver gives you opportunities across the full healthcare industry.

The Opportunity

Converting Technician

Shift 1st/2nd/3rd

• 1st shift-6a.m.-2p.m.
• 2nd shift-2p.m.-10p.m.
• 3rd shift 10p.m.-6a.m.

What You’ll Work On

• Set up and operate converting equipment by following established work procedures and instructions
• Read and understand converting customer specifications
• Mount plate, dies and secure assemblies in bed of machine
• Install and align all relevant auxiliary equipment (punches, secondary dies, edge guides, eye block readers)
• Clean dies and return to storage area
• Check sample of finish product from the end of the machine and inspect for imperfections.
• Perform required specification checks per relevant documentation.
• Meet and/or exceed productivity and quality requirements
• Complete daily and weekly production and labor reporting paperwork.
• Perform all necessary 5S and housekeeping duties, as defined by the team leader, to maintain safe and organized work area.
• Deliver presentations to individuals or groups on medical packaging products or the converting making process.
• Conducts/participates in 5S and safety audits, implements corrective actions and inspects product.

Individual should:

• Reads and follows detailed instructions.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Possesses basic mathematical aptitude.
• Accurately reads measuring rule.
• Possesses effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
• Must be able to work safely with materials and equipment.
• The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
• The ability to follow directions or instruction.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Works in controlled Manufacturing environment.
• Hearing protection recommended.
• Hair, beard nets and smocks required.
• Exposure to manufacturing and printing equipment (moving parts, cutters, etc.).
• Exposure to materials and handling equipment.
• Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school certification, specialized training/apprenticeship and/or equivalent in Electronics, Engineering Technology, or other equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Ability to work with assemblers and other non-technical personnel
• Ability to teach and coach others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams
• Adept at handling multiple assignments in a timely manner to meet assigned deadlinesStrong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under limited supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-3 years of manufacturing technician experience preferred, but not required
• Medical device experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic Excel use for data analysis

Basic Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business.
• Basic mathematical aptitude, reading measuring rule, and effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret data/documents/safety rules or manuals/operating instructions or procedures/maintenance, etc.
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, etc.
• Ability to speak effectively, present information, respond to questions in a clear and concise manner, etc.