Operator I (1st Shift)

Viant Medical Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. is seeking an entry-level associate for injection molding operations in Fremont. You will perform light assembly, operate machines, and ensure productivity and quality while following GDP and safety practices.

The role emphasizes attendance, following instructions, teamwork, and basic math for production totals and tolerances. Viant is a global medical device provider offering growth opportunities and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Ability to understand English (verbal and written).
• Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects with significant use of hands.
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination.
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting.

Responsibilities

• Put Safety First. Identify and report any unsafe condition that affects employee safety, including good housekeeping (5S) and PPE.
• ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. All Associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
• Operate machines and/or get parts from bins under injection molding machines while maintaining output targets (productivity) and product quality.
• Trim, Inspect, Package parts as applicable (customer specific).
• Communicates and reports reject data and notification to Production Supervisor or Team Lead
• Complete paperwork accurately per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards.
• Provide relief for coworker’s breaks as required by Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Receive and follow instructions given by the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.

Pay Range $19.00-$21.50

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

This is an Entry-level position with knowledge of the job and/or has extensive prior experience. Operators perform typical operations and light assembly within the injection molding facility.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Put Safety First. Identify and report any unsafe condition that affects employee safety, including good housekeeping (5S) and PPE.
• ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. All Associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
• Operate machines and/or get parts from bins under injection molding machines while maintaining output targets (productivity) and product quality.
• Trim, Inspect, Package parts as applicable (customer specific).
• Communicates and reports reject data and notification to Production Supervisor or Team Lead
• Complete paperwork accurately per Good Documentation Practices (GDP) standards.
• Provide relief for coworker’s breaks as required by Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Receive and follow instructions given by the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

EXPECTATIONS:

• Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive, and manual activities in the job and ability to meet production rates
• Following existing procedures and Operator Instructions (OI) independently or with minimal supervision
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Events & Problem Solving
• NO disciplinary actions in the last nine (9) months or no attendance issues in the last nine (9) months
• Responsible for questioning quality of products to identify defects
• Work overtime as needed (daily and or weekends/holidays)
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to read, understand, and follow specification sheets
• Basic math skills to understand production totals and deductions, product tolerances and variation
  

REQUREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to understand English (verbal and written)
• Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects with significant use of hands
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting
  

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.