Machine Operator

Biomerics; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Holidays

401k with match

Job summary

Biomerics is seeking a Materials Operator to assist in premixing material batches and polymerizing polyurethane materials for medical devices. This role performs visual inspection, material classification, packaging, and batch record documentation, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work in a hands-on role supporting inventory control and equipment maintenance, while adhering to Biomerics quality systems and lean improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read procedures and drawings in English.
• Ability to read measurement devices for inspection.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately in English.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety and environmental procedures; wear PPE.
• Follows GMP and documentation practices to ensure quality.
• Escalates quality, process, equipment, or material issues.
• Complete line clearance, batch records, and training records.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and tools.
• Work with production team to meet schedules.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading drawings

English paperwork

Dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Scales

Job description

Company Overview: Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech industries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in the design, development, and production of medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-generation solutions for the vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to the Biomerics values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team. There is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics.

We improve and advance our employees' lives, and the lives of the patients that depend on our products.

At Biomerics we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment & accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture places a premium on building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers as well as our team members.

Job Description: Responsible for assisting in premixing material batches, polymerizing polyurethane materials, visual inspection of materials produced, product sample submissions, classification of materials to specification, packaging of finished product, record keeping and document control of batch records, inventory control of raw materials, and ensuring all equipment is kept clean and in good repair.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Adheres to safety and environmental procedures. Wear appropriate PPE. Reports unsafe conditions and proposes safety improvements to supervisors.

Quality:

• Follows procedures and instructions to meet product quality requirements. Follow Good Documentation Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Escalates problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials to the Sr. Materials Operator, Production Lead or Supervisor. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Complete line clearance, batch records, training records, and other documentation as required.

Delivery & Cost

• Performs supporting tasks such as blending material, classifying, grinding, and keeping compounding lines running.
• Completes routine tasks with minimal supervision.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Works with the production team to ensure daily and weekly production schedules are met.
• Learns and participates in Lean Manufacturing activities including sharing improvement Ideas with leadership.
• Work in an environment with equipment running at elevated temperatures.
• Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements of the Biomerics Quality System and Safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Materials Operator and Production Supervisor

Job Qualifications:?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and drawings written in English.
• Ability to read numerous measurement devices for inspection of parts (i.e; calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, scales, etc.…)
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately in English.
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to do repetitive work, requiring strong dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass the background screen.
• Previous experience working with processes to produce plastic materials preferred.
• May be required to wear a respirator when performing select job duties.

Benefits:?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Holidays, 401k with match.