Manufacturing Operator II, 1st Shift, IK

Terumo Cardiovascular Group; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Medical Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Operator II for the Elkton, MD area to set up, operate, and maintain high-speed production equipment. You will train junior operators, monitor quality, and ensure compliance with GMP/ISO standards within a controlled environment.

The role requires knowledge of basic machine shop tools, hands-on problem solving, and strong attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years in production maintenance.
• AA degree in mechanical or electrical discipline preferred.
• Experience operating high-speed production equipment and basic machine shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and maintain high-speed production equipment to produce quality products.
• Provide training and direction to less experienced operators as needed.
• Follow GMP/ISO standards and maintain proper documentation and process controls.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Quality control

Problem solving

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma

AA degree in mechanical/electrical

Tools

Drill press

Belt sander

Grinder

Band saw

Forklift

Job description

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Manufacturing Operator II, 1st Shift, IK

Date: Sep 8, 2026

Location: Elkton, MD, US

Company: Terumo Medical Corporation

Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

Job Summary

Set up, operate, maintain high speed and/or manual production equipment to efficiently produce a quality product and provide training assistance as needed. Receives requirements for order and up-coming changeovers from Supervisor. Requires minimal supervision.

Manufacturing Operator IIs have responsibility for other personnel and will provide training and direction to less experienced personnel as requested.

• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.
• Continuously monitor machine and the product being produced for potential problems or defects ensuring product according to ISO and government standards
• Maintain adequate raw material supply to machines to maintain uninterrupted production cycles.
• Answer machine alarms and un-jam components as they feed into machines
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the manufacturing technology by providing improvements and stabilization to the process.
• Set, control, and confirm process parameters.
• Properly package plastic component within GMP guidelines.
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with section and Company policies.
• Perform job change overseas as needed.
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Instruct and train new operators on a continuing basis as required.
• Maintain production area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of TMC Quality System; including but not limited to: process controls, inspection procedures, document/data control, and change control practices.
• Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods or processes for unit/company performance improvement.
• Performs other job related duties assigned.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires gowning procedures for controlled environment. Typically works around high speed machinery requiring close attention to safety to prevent physical entanglement, product jams, etc. May at times require the use of hearing protection if working in high noise level area. May work with chemicals and solvents requiring special handling and additional personal protective equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of mechanics of machine motion and drive.
• Ability to readily transfer knowledge to others.
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude with analytical problem solving skills, flexibility, and understanding of high speed production equipment are essential.
• Experience in operation of basic machine shop equipment (i.e. drill press, belt sander, grinder, band saw, etc.) and forklift. Organizational skills as well as proper documentation skills.
• Aptitude for focused attention and well organized thought process.
• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Typically requires close visual attention responding to audio/visual alarms.
• Continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, etc.
• Typically requires occasional individual lifting up to 50lbs and shared lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Typically requires a high school diploma with a minimum 3 years of production maintenance experience. Prefer an AA degree in mechanical or electrical discipline.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages may be higher or lower than what is listed, and will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program.