Production Operator II 1st Shift 500a-330p

100 Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple Shifts: Days, Swing, Nights

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

Onsite Medical Clinic

Onsite Cafeterias

3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time |

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in Pearland, Texas, is seeking a capable assembler to join the production team. You will rotate through the assembly line, perform on-line and in-process inspections, and help with change-overs while ensuring products meet quality standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, dexterity, and attention to detail in a sterile medical products environment. English proficiency is required; Spanish or local language skills may be preferred on certain lines, with safety and

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak English; Spanish or local language may be required.
• Ability to rotate in a specific assembly line or work cell.
• Dexterity and fine motor skills for assembly tasks.
• Ability to visually check work and identify correct assembly.
• Ability to follow instructions in repetitive tasks.
• Team player in assembling sterile medical products.

Responsibilities

• Assembles medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis.
• Ability to rotate through the assembly line.
• Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure specifications per work order and procedure are followed.
• Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
• Ensures product assembled meets quality standards.
• Rejects product outside of specifications.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
• Working overtime may be required for this position.
• Performs other related tasks, as required.

Skills

Medical product assembly

Eye-hand coordination

Assembly line rotation

Quality inspection

Computerized test equipment operation

Job description

Work Shift: DAY Work Schedule: Why Merit? 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Assembles medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis.
2. Ability to rotate through the assembly line.
3. Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure specifications per work order and procedure are followed.
4. Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
5. Ensures product assembled meets quality standards.
6. Rejects product outside of specifications.
7. Adheres to safety standards.
8. May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
9. Working overtime may be required for this position.
10. Performs other related tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.
• Demonstrates competencies and ability to rotate in a specific assembly line or work cell.
• Ability to perform a variety of assembly tasks requiring dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.
• Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
• Attentiveness in performing tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in assembling sterile medical products.
• Ability to meet line rate expectations.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three months of experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Three to six months of longevity in the same company.
• At the Corporate site, if the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).

COMPETENCIES

• Medical product assembly/eye-hand coordination
• Assembly line rotation
• Quality inspection
• Computerized test equipment operation

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

EMPOWERMENT AND COMPANIES

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals. Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

UNDERSTAND. INNOVATE. DELIVER. Merit Medical is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.