Precision Converting & Coating Machine Operator

All Jobs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Surmasis is seeking an operator for the Manufacturing Department to set up and run complex equipment with minimal supervision. You will inspect materials, complete paperwork, and lead the area by example in attitude, quality, and dependability.

The role covers Surmasis’ Mixing, Coating, and Converting operations, requires clear adherence to SOPs, safety, and 5S practices, and involves handling chemicals safely and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with adhesive products, gel products, solvents and chemicals.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to attend to a machine for extended periods.
• Experience using measuring devices including rulers, calipers, and gauges to collect and record data.
• Must be able to communicate in English: read, write, and understand.
• Able to read and understand assembly drawings and build product accordingly.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.
• Able to use required tools, fixtures, rulers, etc. involved in the assembly process.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in positive attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
• Good work attendance and dependability.
• Must be able to pass the Operator Assessment test, FORM 2660.
• If working nights or shifts with minimal supervision, must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for set-up, run, cleaning and general maintenance of mixing, coating, and/or converting equipment for Surmasis manufacturing activities.
• Operator will operate faustel coater, UV Cure line, Delta Modtech Converter/Packager, and Mixing equipment as assigned by management based on team needs and employee skills.
• Maintains 100% GMP and Compliance to FDA guidelines during operations and tasks.
• Works with a variety of chemicals safely and according to their SDSs.
• Verifies all chemicals, mixes, raw/IP/FG materials are properly labeled and are in good condition containers. Ensures material is not expired before material is used.
• Verifies that job processes, setups, and drawings are correct before production runs.
• Sets up complex machines according to applicable drawings within the defined setup times.
• Inspects the quality of the materials and work in process, specifically focusing on quality standard set by manufacturing batch records and specifications.
• Troubleshoots and resolves basic machine-related issues which occur during normal operation.
• Accurately processes and handles associated paperwork as required for the work being completed.
• Completes work in a timely manner according to departmental schedules.
• Operates multiple machines fluently with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Ability to perform online training independently to stay compliant and fully trained.
• Follows and enforces standard operating procedures.
• Performs detailed and effective cleaning according to written procedures.
• Enforces positive team dynamic in the manufacturing area by exceling in the areas of attitude, work quality, communication, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
• Communicates and works together with other departments as required.
• Maintains and improves 5S within the work area.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Measuring devices

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Attendance

Read drawings

Quality awareness

Tool use

Operator assessment

Tools

Calipers

Gauges

Rulers

Job description

Surmasis is seeking an operator for the Manufacturing Department to set up and run complex equipment with minimal supervision. You will inspect materials, complete paperwork, and lead the area by example in attitude, quality, and dependability.

The role covers Surmasis’ Mixing, Coating, and Converting operations, requires clear adherence to SOPs, safety, and 5S practices, and involves handling chemicals safely and maintaining documentation.