Machine Shop, 2nd Shift

CIVCO Medical Solutions; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville, IA is seeking a Machine Shop Production Associate to support basic production activities, bracket assembly, CMM operation, material handling, and laser welding. You will rotate through multiple functional areas to increase flexibility, with training opportunities to advance skills and production coverage.

Schedule is Mon-Thu 3:30 pm–2 am and safety is emphasized. The role emphasizes following SOPs, quality standards, and CIVCO values, with potential for

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of XA and Xalt is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and set priorities.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Willingness to work overtime if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic machine maintenance and bracket assembly.
• Operate CMM and handle material preparation.
• Laser welding and quality inspections with documentation.
• Follow SOPs and safety programs; participate in problem solving.
• Rotate through departments to maximize the production schedule.
• Maintain paperwork and ensure accuracy of records.

Skills

Read instructions

English language basics

Verbal & written communication

XA/Xalt proficiency

Math skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Attendance

Face-to-face interaction

Overtime readiness

Tools

XA

Xalt

Job description

• Climate-controlled, clean light manufacturing environment
• Opportunities to increase pay through cross-training

Summary

The Machine Shop Production Associate is responsible for basic machine maintenance, bracket assembly, CMM operation, material handling and preparation, and laser welding.

The Associate will work as part of a team responsible for basic production in accordance with applicable SOPs, quality standards, CIVCO Values and safety programs. The associate will be expected to advance their training into other functional work areas and rotate throughout all or most the functional areas in order to increase their flexibility and impact on workload. Rotational training opportunities will be available, with the intended outcome being rotated as needed to maximize the production schedule and account for absenteeism.

The work schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday 3:30 pm - 2 am.

Primary Responsibilities include the following. (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Complete department specific workload including basic machine maintenance, bracket assembly, CMM operation, material handling and preparation, and laser welding.
• Effectively respond to production and quality needs
• Ensure proper paperwork and/or documentation is always being maintained
• Follow safe work habits and instructions
• Perform quality control inspections for all products and equipment, document results, and communicate defects as necessary.
• Perform routine cleaning activities on production equipment and workspaces.
• Follows SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) that govern all workload as well as those specific to each department and procedure.
• Actively participate in problem solving and process improvement activities
• Perform all work activities in observance of the CIVCO Values and to achieve the CIVCO Imperatives and create a successful work environment.
• Associates will be required to earn and retain qualification by completing training assignments.

Job Specifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience and Certifications
One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to read and understand written instructions.
2. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. The ability to communicate ideas in verbal and written format so others will understand
4. Ability to demonstrate secondary level computer skills including XA and Xalt, preferred.
5. Ability to demonstrate secondary level math and computation skills
6. Ability to work in a team environment and provide direction to others
7. Ability to determine and set priorities for the team to meet production and customer needs.
8. Regular attendance is required for the ability complete all work.
9. Requires face-to-face interaction with team members, peers and management to complete all work and provide support.
10. Ability to work more than 40 hours per week (overtime) if needed based on business demand.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands
Definitions:
Never Not performed or required.
Seldom/Rare One time per hour up to 8 times per 8-hour shift.
Occasional Up to 1/3 of day; 1 x every 30 minutes; 1 - 4 hours (8-hour shift)
Frequent 1/3 to 2/3 of day; 1 x every 2 minutes; 4 - 6 hours (8-hour shift)
Constant Greater than 2/3 of day; 1 x every 15 seconds; 6-8 hours (8-hour shift)

• Sit: Frequent./Occasional Workers are required to sit when keying information at computer. Workers have week rotation and will sit up to 6hours when at desk rotation.
• Stand: Constant. Workers stand on level concrete surfaces for most of the work. Workers also stand on step ladders with handrails.
• Walk: Constant. Walking throughout the warehouse location is required. Worker will negotiate around other people, equipment, racks, cases, and pallets. Walking is required from various parts of warehouse to shipping area which can be up to 100 yds.
• Steps: Occasional. Worker must be able to negotiate steps at 10 inches on step style ladder to reach cases. Ladders have rails on bilateral sides. Workers step up / down 13-inch step when getting on and off Ballymora and 8 inches on / off stand up forklift.
• Low Level Work: Frequent. Defined as a low-level work position with worker squatting, kneeling or half kneeling. Low level work includes going to pick cases off pallets 6 inches off floor and to reaching under storage rack to the back of pallets. Workers load boxes of product onto a shelf of a - wheel cart with a shelf height of 8 inches using bilateral upper extremities.
• Balance: Constant. Worker must maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, negotiating stairs and, or crouching on level concrete surfaces. Workers must maintain balance while climbing up and down step style ladders (4 steps) while carrying cases of product.
• Bend/Stoop: Occasional. Defined as bending body forward or laterally by bending spine at the waist, requiring use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Workers are required to bend or stoop when picking product on floor shelf to avoid second tier of rack which is a height of 48 inches.
• Reach: Occasionally. Workers must be able to reach to a height up to 72 inches to reach boxes on the top level of a pallet. Workers place and remove cases at a height of 82 inches with assistance of step ladder. Frequent: Workers reach horizontally to 0-24 inches when handling cases, sliding cases / boxes on pallet, handling carts and keying information on the computer.
• Twisting: Rarely. Workers have space to allow squaring body up to work activities and pivoting entire body rather than twisting.
• Handle/grasp: Constant. Handling/grasping including cases, carts, labels, box cutters and taping handles.
• Fine manipulation: Frequent: Bilateral fingering or key/pinch grasp is used for tasks including peeling and removing labels/stickers, gripping pallet jack handle, operating controls on forklift and work at a computer requiring keying and mousing.
• Lift: Frequent. Workers will lift up to 20 lbs. from heights of 6-72 inches and place at heights of 4-48 inches. Occasional: Workers lift cases weighing 21-30 lbs. from heights of 6-72 inches and place at height of 4-48 inches. Rare: 3rd party items weighing 50-60 lbs. are horizontally lifted from pallet to adjustable height carts from heights of 6-28 inches.
• Carry: Frequent. Up to 20 lbs. is lifted from heights from 6 to 72 inches and carried up to 5 feet. Occasional: Up to 30 lbs. is lifted from height from 6-72 inches and carried up to 5 feet. Rare: Workers will be required to carry paper boxes weighing 46 lbs. least 5 feet to place on a cart and place in storage closet.
• Push/Pull: Frequent. Workers will push/pull pallet jack to move pallets with product stacked on pallet requiring at least 25-30 lbs. of force up to 150 feet. Occasional: Workers horizontally push cases from racking onto Ballymore with a force of 30-50 lbs. at a height of 24 inches.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

XA and/or Xalt

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.