Production Operator, 2nd Shift

Kimball Electronics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of PTO

Paid holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

Kimball Electronics is seeking a Production Associate in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves assembling and packing pharmaceutical products according to production procedures while ensuring quality and compliance with ISO and FDA standards.

Candidates should demonstrate attention to detail, effective documentation skills, and the ability to work within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The position requires physical endurance and the ability to adapt to changing production needs.

Qualifications

• Must maintain clean and safe working environment according to policies.
• Requires ability to analyze situations accurately and follow procedures.
• Must react to change productively and handle assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and pack parts per production procedures.
• Document production processes while meeting quality and delivery goals.
• Maintain knowledge of certification and regulatory requirements within ISO‑13485.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good documentation skills

Ability to work on pharmaceutical products

Operate automated assembly equipment

Medical manufacturing experience

Job description

Benefits

Kimball Medical Solutions provides 3 weeks of PTO starting your 1st year in addition to 10 paid holidays. Potential monthly incentive bonus based on company performance. Major health, dental, vision, and complementary insurances starting day 1. We offer a 50% match on your first 6% of 401k contribution with opportunity for an employer contribution annually.

Shift

2nd Shift: 3p-11p M-F. Overtime when necessary.

Position Overview

The mission of the Production Associate is to assemble and pack parts per production procedures, and document production processes while meeting goals of quality, cost and delivery for our customers. This position reports to a Production Specialist within the Operations department of a growing Medical Device contract manufacturer focused on capital equipment, drug delivery devices and disposables.

Quick Summary

This position is responsible for assembly, testing and packaging of finished products per production and quality system procedures using manufacturing machines and equipment, hand tools, custom fixtures, sub‑assemblies, parts and fasteners. It includes proper documentation of manufacturing activities according to production procedures and good manufacturing practices.

Basic Background Requirements

• Attention to detail and good documentation skills
• Ability to work on pharmaceutical products with the end patient in mind
• Assemble simple devices with short cycle times and high daily volumes
• Assemble complex devices with long cycle times and low daily volumes
• Operate automated assembly equipment
• Medical manufacturing experience is preferred
• Operate equipment, fixtures and test stations per procedures and training
• Record results as defined by documentation
• Verification of work in accordance with checklists
• Packaging and labeling of finished product into designated cartons per BOM
• Ability to read procedures and interpret assembly drawings
• Physical requirements: stand, stoop, bend, reach and lift as required
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and follow applicable procedures
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Work with all levels of the organization
• React to change productively and handle other tasks that may be assigned
• Understand business, legal and regulatory requirements
• Work overtime as required to provide excellent customer satisfaction
• Maintain clean and safe working environment in accordance with company policies
• Maintain regular attendance according to the company’s attendance guidelines
• Maintain knowledge of certification and regulatory requirements within ISO‑13485 and FDA CFR/GMP Medical Device Regulation

Key Performance Objectives

Short Term (0–3 months)

• Learn KEIND Quality system requirements
• Learn Good Documentation Practices
• Build relationships with Operations, Quality and Material Handling team members
• Be self‑sufficient in several assembly and packaging jobs
• Complete Work Orders per assigned cycle times and schedule
• Record complete and accurate information for Device History Records per Good Manufacturing Practices
• Learn and adopt Kimball Electronics philosophies and culture
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and regular attendance
• Work within procedures and report production in the ERP system and on Work Order paperwork
• Inspect work of previous operator when on a production line
• Follow the 5S process for your area

Midterm (3–6 months)

• Complete inventory forms as required
• Assist in work order setup

Long Term (6–12 months)

• Provide training for other production associates on jobs which proficiency has been achieved
• Provide improvement ideas for review
• Complete Yellow Belt Training

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or recruitment process due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. We will treat all requests for accommodations discreetly.

Visa Sponsorship

There is no Visa sponsorship being offered for this position. Kimball Electronics does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to any recruiting alias or employee. Kimball Electronics is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law (including, for example, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for roles based in San Francisco).