Converting Technician- 3rd shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is seeking a Converting Technician for 3rd shift to set up and operate converting equipment, read specifications, and ensure product quality in a controlled manufacturing environment. The role requires attention to detail, math aptitude, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.

You'll handle daily reporting, 5S activities and safety protocols while delivering high-quality packaging products for disposable medical devices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Strong reading comprehension and ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Basic math skills and ability to read measuring tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate converting equipment following procedures.
• Read and interpret customer specifications for packaging products.
• Mount dies and secure assemblies in machine bed; align auxiliary equipment.
• Perform 5S and housekeeping duties; ensure a safe, organized work area.
• Complete daily/weekly production and labor reporting paperwork.
• Deliver product samples and inspect for defects; maintain quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Mathematical aptitude

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Converting Technician- 3rd shift

Oliver Healthcare Packaging is a global 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

Sets up and operates converting packaging equipment to assemble packaging products for disposable medical device packaging markets by performing the following duties.

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 deadlines
• Strong 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

Basic Qualifications - 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.

Basic Qualifications - 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.