Production Operator - 1st Shift

Viant Medical; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary life

Long-term care

Legal plan

Pet insurance

Home ownership

Job summary

Viant Medical is hiring a Production Operator in Wisconsin. You will operate injection molding machines, assemble, inspect and pack parts, and maintain GMP/ISO 13485:2016 documentation per work instructions.

This first-shift role runs Monday–Friday (7:00am–3:30pm) with occasional overtime. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year in manufacturing; injection molding experience is a plus. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour; full benefits apply from date of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Injection molding background is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with fellow team members.
• Attention to detail and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines while maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Reporting data collection and coordinating with mold techs or maintenance for machine errors.
• Separate parts from runners by visually examining for flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash.
• Uses visual inspection and automated equipment to check conformance to customer requirements.
• Drive the continuous flow of product from the injection molding machines to all other work areas.
• Document hourly and daily production numbers to supervisor using good documentation practices.
• Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable.
• Provide breaks as required by lead or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Injection molding background

Job description

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. 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.

Hours: Monday – Friday / 1st shift (7:00am-3:30pm) / Occasional OT

Starting at $18.00

About the role:

As a Production Operator you will be responsible for ensuring 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 13485:2016 standards.

What you’ll do:

• Operate machines while maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Perform visual inspection and testing to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Reporting data collection and coordinating 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 from parts as needed.
• Uses visual inspection and automated equipment to check conformance to customer requirements.
• Drive the continuous flow of product from the injection molding machines to all other work areas.
• Document hourly and daily production numbers to supervisor using good documentation practices.
• Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable.
• Provide breaks as required by lead or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Injection molding background is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and with fellow team members.
• Attention to detail and quality procedures.

Benefits:

• New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 11 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

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.