Machine Operator I (Temp to Hire)

Medbio, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Grand Rapids is seeking production operators for molding and assembly tasks. Candidates should possess excellent vision, dexterity, and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include retrieving products from machines, inspecting parts, and performing assembly work. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in a fast-paced environment. This role involves standard 40-hour workweeks with potential overtime and requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced environment of medical device molding and assembly.
• Strong attention to organization, cleanliness, and ability to follow procedures.
• Able to read and write fluently and understand basic blueprints and dimensional callouts.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve product from molding machines at standard rates.
• Visually inspect and measure all parts according to specifications.
• Perform assembly work at the standard rate and meet quality expectations.
• Work as a team with other Operators and Support Staff.
• Follow specifications and department procedures.

Skills

Excellent vision

Hand-eye coordination

Dextrous ability

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

• Schedule: 1st Shift , 2nd Shift , 3rd Shift

Responsible for part production; molding, assembly, and inspection of all products produced. The selected candidate will have excellent vision, hand eye coordination, dexterity, and analytical skills with a high focus on organization, cleanliness, ability to follow procedures, and quality of work.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Able to retrieve product from molding machines; both automatic and manual at standard rates.
• Able to visually inspect and measure all parts according to specifications and blueprints.
• Able to perform assembly work at the standard rate and meet all quality expectations.
• Must follow all specifications, department procedures, and all ISO/GMP’s.
• Must be able to work as a team with other Operators and Support Staff.
• Must understand department goals and objectives as well as participate in advancing them.

Organizational Relationships:

This position will directly report to the Shift Supervisor. There will be frequent interaction with Technicians, Quality personnel, Lead Operators, as well as regular interactions with engineering.

Experience and/or Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in fast paced environment of medical device molding and assembly.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• An orientation toward process improvements.
• Able to read and write fluently as well as read basic blueprints and dimensional callouts.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work a standard 40-hour work week with occasional overtime, including weekends as a possibility. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time as well as some walking within the facility. Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences and depth perception for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 100 feet. The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work a standard 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime including weekends a possibility. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time as well as some walking within the facility. Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses and distinguish color differences and depth perception for product and safety issues. Hearing ability should be sufficient to hear and react to audible alarms from distances up to 100 feet. The ability to lift and carry various items up to 50 pounds.