Mold Machine Operator

Ingersoll-Rand; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Machine Operator to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating machines that manufacture high-quality medical devices. You will ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices while performing inspections and troubleshooting equipment issues. This position requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work independently. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to innovative medical solutions in a cleanroom environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and established procedures.
• Proficient in English with basic arithmetic and chart analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines to produce high-quality medical devices.
• Perform in-process inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Document all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance information.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Basic Arithmetic

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dimensional Inspection Systems

Micrometers

PCs

Job description

The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and is responsible for ensuring the machines produce high-quality products for our medical devices.

KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and follow operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedures
• Load component materials into product-specific tools
• Perform in-process inspection of all parts and/or assemblies
• Conduct various dimensional inspections using specific dies or gauges, or dimensional inspection systems and micrometers
• Ability to perform basic manufacturing setup tasks
• Work within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the setup and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling, and inspecting
• May perform clean-up functions in sterilized areas
• Identify the need for minor equipment repairs
• May analyze and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, test, and inspect procedures
• Assist with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions
• May monitor quality by statistical process or other control procedures
• Ensure accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality
• Perform other duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be punctual to ensure production
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine with the skill to recognize any deviations from the specification
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related
• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in the cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, covering hair in a hairnet, and wearing personal protective equipment as appropriate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extensive periods.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to use wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive motion.
• The employee is frequently required to see clearly when viewing objects at a close distance to discern visual defects in the part.