Production Operator II

100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company seeks a Production Team Member to perform assembly and quality inspection tasks on a dynamic assembly line. The ideal candidate will possess fine motor skills, follow instructions diligently, and work effectively in a team environment. Benefits include competitive pay, medical coverage, and generous vacation time.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and other insurances (eligibility after 30 days)

Low-cost onsite medical clinic

Three weeks' vacation, paid holidays

401K and Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English or meet local language requirements.
• Competency to rotate through assembly lines.
• Dexterity for assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assembles medical products on an assembly line.
• Performs on-line and in-process visual inspections.
• Ensures assembled products meet quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Dexterity and fine motor skills

Ability to follow instructions

Visual inspection skills

Education

Ability to read, write, and speak English or meet local language requirements

Job description

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs various medical assembly and processing tasks as a production team member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Assembles medical products on an assembly line, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis.
2. Rotates through the assembly line as needed.
3. Performs on-line and in-process visual inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
4. Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and machine change-overs.
5. Ensures assembled products meet quality standards.
6. Rejects products outside of specifications.
7. Adheres to safety standards.
8. Operates testing equipment for product and process testing as required.
9. May require working overtime.
10. Performs other related tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting up to 50 lbs., depending on local practice.
• Writing, sitting, standing, bending.
• Visual acuity, color and depth perception.
• Reading, peripheral vision, fine motor skills.
• Exposure to noise, chemical vapors, soldering fumes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, and speak English, Spanish, or meet local language requirements.
• Competency to rotate through assembly lines or work cells.
• Dexterity and fine motor skills for assembly tasks.
• Ability to visually inspect work and identify correctness.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks attentively.
• Teamwork skills for assembling sterile medical products.
• Ability to meet line rate expectations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Three to six months of tenure in the same company preferred.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual skills preferred for Spanish-language lines.

COMPETENCIES

• Medical product assembly and eye-hand coordination.
• Assembly line rotation.
• Quality inspection.
• Operation of computerized testing equipment.

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III: No exposure to blood or body fluids expected.

Benefits for eligible Merit employees include:

• Multiple shifts: Day, Swing, Night.
• Medical, dental, and other insurances (eligibility after 30 days).
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic.
• Two onsite cafeterias.
• Employee garden and gardening classes.
• Three weeks' vacation, one week sick leave, paid holidays.
• 401K and Health Savings Account.

Visit www.merit.com/careers for more about our culture. Military veterans are encouraged to apply. Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring veterans.