Operator I (1st Shift)

Viant Medical; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Attendance Bonus

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + 11 paid holidays

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. is seeking an entry-level operator for our injection molding facility in Fremont, CA. The role emphasizes safety, attendance, and teamwork while performing light assembly, inspection, and packaging of parts.

You will operate molding machines, read and follow specifications, and report data to supervisors. Training will cover GDP standards and continuous improvement activities; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with knowledge of the job and/or has extensive prior experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Must be 18 years of age; able to understand English (verbal and written).
• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and/or retrieve parts from bins under injection molding machines while meeting output targets and product quality.
• Trim, inspect, and package parts as needed.
• Report reject data to Production Supervisor or Team Lead and complete GDP-compliant paperwork.
• Provide relief for coworker breaks as required and follow instructions from Team Leader or Manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and problem solving.

Skills

Light work

Basic math

Read and follow specs

Teamwork

Attendance emphasis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

What You will Do

• 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.
• 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 must report on 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.

• 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

• Participating 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 on 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.

What You will Bring

• 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.

Starting Rate: $19.00-$21.50

Eligible to earn up to a Quarterly Attendance Bonus

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire

Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays

Company-paid life insurance

401k plan with company match

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