Machine Operator - PM Shift

IDEMIA Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEMIA Group in Washington seeks a Production Worker to manage various assembly and packaging tasks, ensuring production meets specifications and schedules. The role requires less than 2 years of relevant experience, with no minimum education. Responsibilities include maintaining production equipment, supporting quality control, and participating in process improvements. Candidates should be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and adhering to safety protocols. Join us to contribute to a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• No minimum education required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production activities like assembly and packaging.
• Maintain production equipment and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support quality control and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Manual dexterity

Ability to visually inspect products

Strong communication skills

Job description

Purpose

This role manages various production activities such as assembly, material forming or shaping, processing, treating, and packaging to ensure production excellence and to meet established specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage targets, and quality objectives.

Key Missions

• Works on routine tasks or follows standard procedures
• Ensures completion of all work within service‑level agreements
• Operates and maintains production equipment through first‑line diagnostics and compliance with operating procedures
• Contributes actively to the business performance of production
• Highlights opportunities for improvement and participates in process improvement teams
• Supports production integration into the flow (quality control, raw material preparation, supply management, etc.) and to machine operation
• Communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation
• Allocates jobs on machines based on the production training matrix
• Communicates with Team Lead and Supervisor regarding current production capabilities status
• Prioritizes different jobs (customers)
• Performs all required checks for each process performed on the floor
• Reconciles quantity based on job throughput throughout each process
• Ensures proper transfer of product depending on the process performed
• Ensures correct follow‑up on specific quality monitoring procedures
• Performs any other tasks or duties assigned by the team leader or supervisor

Profile & Other Information

• Managerial responsibilities: No management
• Education or equivalent work experience: No minimum education
• Minimum necessary experience: Less than 2 years of relevant experience
• Geographical Scope: Local

EHS Standards and Responsibilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand with frequent walking, bending, and reaching during a 12‑hour shift
• Manual dexterity required for handling small components and tools
• Ability to visually inspect products and read labels or screens
• Must wear required PPE, including steel‑toe shoes, safety glasses, and gloves in designated areas; adheres to all site safety policies, procedures, and machine‑specific safety protocols
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe workstation following 5S and housekeeping standards to prevent slips, trips, and ergonomic risks
• Demonstrates a “Stop Work” mindset when unsafe conditions exist