Production - Machine Operator I

Viant Medical; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (136 hours PTO)

10 paid holidays

Paid lunch time

Company‑paid life insurance

401k plan with company match

Attendance bonus up to $800 annually

Well-being discounts

Tuition reimbursement

On‑site training programs

Job summary

Viant Medical in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Machine Operator on 1st shift (M-F 7am-3:30pm). You will set up, operate, and maintain machinery, follow safety protocols, and ensure product quality to meet standards.

Requires 1-3 years laser operator experience in medical device manufacturing, a high school diploma, strong attention to detail, blueprint reading, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. On-site training and career growth available.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with an ability to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to determine set‑up and operations

Responsibilities

• Adheres to company safety policies and programs.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Able to locate jobs, set up programs in Laser console.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is produced on schedule.
• Locate and acquire needed materials for jobs.
• Maintains equipment in optimum working order and reports issues promptly.
• Perfoms other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal comms

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

TruTops

Oracle

Forklift certification

Job description

Company Introduction

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

Work Schedule

1st Shift (M-F 7am-3:30pm)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits—effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• 136 Hours PTO (prorated based on hire date)
• Paid lunch time
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Earn up to an additional $800 annually in Attendance Bonus

WELL‑BEING

• 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

CAREER GROWTH

• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On‑boarding Training Plans

Our top‑notch work environment includes

Climate Controlled.

Clean & Comfortable Setting

Position Summary

A Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains machinery in a manufacturing environment. They ensure equipment runs smoothly, perform routine maintenance, follow safety protocols, and check product quality to meet production standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Adheres to company safety policies and programs such as Personal Protective Equipment, Incident/Injury Reporting, Hazard Communication and Labeling.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Able to locate jobs, set up programs in Laser console.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Locate and acquire needed materials for jobs.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention when aware of machine interruption.
• Nesting of jobs through TruTops and moving jobs in Oracle.
• Ability to use calipers and other measuring tools.
• Basic understanding of differences in sheet metal.
• Forklift Certification (on-site training).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and sometimes perform team lifts of up to 75 pounds.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds and collaborates with team members.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, machine errors, spot checks of products to ensure adherence to approved quality.
• Maintains documentation and paperwork to include accurate counts of parts.
• Notifies supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions immediately.
• May help train new employees as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 1-3 years Laser Operator experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing.

Skills/Competencies

• Detail oriented with an ability to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to determine set‑up and operations

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.