Medical Utility Operator: 2nd Shift

Asys Technology Group; Walkerton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polygon is seeking a Medical Utility Operator to support the manufacturing of composite tubes for medical applications. You will operate and maintain equipment, manage materials, and perform cleaning and maintenance per medical quality standards.

You will follow detailed work instructions, keep accurate records, and collaborate with team members to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance, while contributing to safety and 5S practices on each shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in manufacturing or medical production preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor composite manufacturing equipment such as chamfer, grinder, pad printing, and painting.
• Prepare and label materials and packaging per traveler and lot control docs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Complete logs, labels, and data entries for product traceability and process control.
• Inspect components for visual defects and escalate issues to leads or QA.
• Assist with inventory counts, Kanban restocking, and keeping the workspace organized.
• Perform 5S housekeeping and clean equipment, workstations, and production areas.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, safety rules, PPE usage, and chemical handling.
• Monitor KPIs like output, quality, efficiency, and safety; seek continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned; uphold core values: Safety, Deliver Quality, Initiative, Collaboration, Innovation.

Skills

Work Instructions

Measuring Tools

Team Collaboration

Quality Awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

The Medical Utility Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing of composite tubes for medical applications. This position supports various manufacturing operations by operating and maintaining equipment, managing materials, and performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in accordance with medical quality standards. The operator must follow detailed work instructions, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with team members to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The Medical Utility Operator plays a key role in the manufacturing of composite tubes for medical applications. This position supports various manufacturing operations by operating and maintaining equipment, managing materials, and performing cleaning and maintenance tasks in accordance with medical quality standards. The operator must follow detailed work instructions, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with team members to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor composite manufacturing equipment including chamfer, grinder, pad printing, and painting.
• Assist in handling raw materials and finished goods; prepare and label materials, components, or packaging in accordance with traveler and lot control documentation, ensuring correct labeling and compliant storage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and ensure compliance with medical manufacturing standards.
• Accurately complete logs, labels, and data entries as required for product traceability and process control.
• Inspect components for visual defects or irregularities and elevate issues to leads or quality personnel.
• Assist with inventory counts, Kanban restocking, and organizing supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Perform general housekeeping and 5S duties, including cleaning equipment, workstations, and production areas to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Adhere to all relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety and environmental regulations and protocols, including PPE usage and chemical handling.
• Monitor and achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as production output, quality standards, efficiency, and safety compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with company goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Commitment to uphold Polygon's Core Values: Safety, Deliver Quality, Initiative, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Education & Training

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSE).

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or medical production experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and applicable medical quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485) desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and understand work instructions, traveler paperwork, and labeling requirements.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to use micrometers, calipers, or other measuring tools is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 35 pounds regularly and stand for extended periods of time.
• Frequently required to reach and use hands and arms continuously; manual dexterity for handling small parts and tools.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple areas as needed.

Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, associate is regularly required to sit, stand, stoop, climb, walk, use hands, talk, and hear for a minimum of eight (8) hours per shift.

Hours / Shifts

This is a 2nd shift position.

• 1st Shift: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm EST
• 2nd Shift: Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm EST
• 3rd Shift: Sunday through Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am EST

Hours and shifts may vary depending on needs of the department.