Operator I

DuPont™ Spectrum™; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont Spectrum is seeking a dedicated production operator for the 3rd shift to manufacture core mandrel products. You will follow SOPs, meet the production schedule, and maintain high quality throughout the lines.

You will perform line duties on acetal production, manage schedules, and ensure on-time completion of orders while communicating risks. The role emphasizes precision, lean practices, and safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year experience in a medical device or component manufacturing setting.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records.
• Able to use pin gauges, rulers, tape measures and calipers.
• Good hand dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operator duties on acetal production lines and other lines as needed.
• Provide daily/weekly production schedules to lines with direction from management.
• Ensure all production orders are completed on time and inform supervisor of schedule risks.
• Maintain product quality specifications and a strong quality focus on the production lines.
• Follow all manufacturing procedures, drawings, and controlled documents; update as needed.
• Ensure DPR is accurate and legible for each work order.
• Contribute input for quality and productivity improvements to internal partners.
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives and supervise new work cells as needed.
• Serve as SME on specific product lines from production and technical perspectives.
• Record material movements and production hours accurately in the computer system.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized working environment.
• Provide input to performance reviews and disciplinary actions when required.
• Resolve nonconformances as assigned and communicate needs to supervisors.
• Promote a positive working environment and lead by example.

Skills

HS Diploma

1+ year experience

Record keeping

Measurement tools

Dexterity & coordination

Teamwork/independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pin gauge

Ruler

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to produce core mandrel product for the company, while adhering to all company policies, manufacturing process and SOP. Must also adhere to the production schedule and the direct focus on quality within the production lines.

This position is for 3rd shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily operator duties on acetal production lines, also other production lines as needed.
• Provide daily/weekly production schedules to assigned production lines with direction from management.
• Ensure all production orders are completed on time. Inform supervisor of risks to the schedule while offering proactive resolutions so that corrective action can be taken.
• Ensure all product quality specifications are consistently met and quality focus remains high within production lines.
• Ensure that all manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings, and any other controlled documents are followed exactly as written. Provide procedural updates when appropriate to maintain the viability of controlled documents.
• Ensure the DPR is accurate & legible for each work order.
• Provide proactive input for quality and productivity improvements to internal business partners.
• Act in a lead capacity for implementation of Lean manufacturing initiatives and supervise new work cells as necessary for Lean initiatives.
• Responsible as subject matter expert on these specific product lines, from both a production output and technical standpoint.
• Ensure accurate computer transactions for all material movements and production hours.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Provide input to performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Resolve and disposition nonconformance as assigned.
• Communicate with and assist supervisor on material, equipment, maintenance, quality, and engineering needs for production lines.
• Promote the importance of a positive working environment and lead by example to maintain high morale level.
• Other activities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Experience And Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of on-the-job experience in medical device manufacturer or component manufacturer
• Able to maintain accurate records
• Able to use, but not limited to, pin gauge, ruler, tape measure and calipers
• Hand dexterity is essential, along with good eye-hand coordination is required
• Able to work independently or within a team

Physical Demands

• Continual lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Walking, standing and viewing computer screens for long periods of time.
• Ability to use ladders 3' and higher to access spools and materials.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing, clean rooms and warehouse environments