Operator I 3rd Shift

Viant Medical; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

On-Demand Pay

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Viant Medical in Chicopee, MA seeks an experienced manufacturing associate for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM-7:30 AM, Mon-Fri). You will operate injection molding equipment, inspect parts, and ensure documentation meets GMP and ISO 13485 standards.

The role offers comprehensive benefits and on-site training. Responsibilities include operating machines, visual inspections, data reporting, and packaging finished parts with attention to quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply & divide).
• Intermediate computer skills to generate reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Reporting of data collection and coordinate with mold techs or maintenance for machine errors.
• Separate parts from runners by visually examining for flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc.; trim and clip excess plastic as needed.
• Pick up bins of parts from shelves under injection molding machines.
• Provide breaks as required by lead or supervisor.
• Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable; palletize product per work instructions.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Math skills

Weigh scales

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We partner and innovate with our customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices in the world.

Compensation: $18.00 - $21.00 with a $2.00 shift differential for 3rd Shift.

Work Schedules:

• 3rd Shift :11:00 PM-7:30 AM (Monday- Friday)

Benefits:

• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Earn up to an additional($800) Attendance Monthly Bonus
• On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!
• 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
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
• Discounted family caregiving support
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Pathfor advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans
• Our top-notch work environment includes:
• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
• Clean, Quiet, Comfortable Setting

What you will' do:

This position ensures that assigned machines/equipment produce product at or above department standards. Responsible to produce, assemble, inspect and pack all parts as per the work instructions for each assigned task or machine. Maintain all required paperwork and documentation to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 13485 standards.

Responsibilities:

• Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Reporting of data collection and coordinate with mold tech’s or maintenance for machine errors.
• Separate parts from runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
• Pick up bins of parts from shelves under injection molding machines.
• Provide breaks as required by lead or supervisor.
• Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable (plant specific).
• Palletize product per work instructions (plant specific).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fast paced manufacturing work environment. Injection molding is a plus.
• Previous work experience showing good attendance levels and that used effective problem solving skills is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; knowledge of techniques, tools, machines, equipment, fixtures, and assembly procedures.
• Must have good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, intermediate computer skills to generate reports.
• Demonstrate good judgment, decision-making abilities and potential for growth within the company.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply & divide).
• Experience with weigh scales.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.