Production Operator III

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple shifts

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

Onsite clinic

2 onsite cafeterias

Employee garden & classes

3 weeks vacation

401K / Health Savings Account

Job summary

Merit Medical is seeking a production assembler to join our team in the manufacturing facility. The role involves assembling medical devices, monitoring equipment, and ensuring quality per work orders.

You will rotate through the line, assist with changeovers, perform inspections, follow safety rules, and work overtime as needed. Merit offers multiple shifts and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.
• Three months of assembly experience required.
• Capable of rotating through and performing all tasks on the assembly line including technical tasks requiring precise motor skills.
• Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products per specifications and monitor equipment.
• Rotate through the assembly line and perform all production operations.
• Conduct on-line and in-process visual inspections of products.
• Assist Team Leader and Technicians with changeovers.
• Operate equipment and ensure quality standards.
• Reject non-conforming products and follow safety standards.
• May perform testing with various equipment.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Medical product assembly/machine

Quality specifications/inspection

Equipment/machine operation

Manual dexterity

Job description

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.

Work Shift

DAY

Work Schedule

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

• May include but not limited to performing one or more processes within quality specifications while visually monitoring the machines/equipment used to ensure proper function.
• Ability to rotate through the assembly line, performing all production assembly operations.
• Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure it meets specifications per work order and procedure instructions.
• Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
• Operates equipment at or above reasonable expectancy levels.
• 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 assembly and processing 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.
• Three months of assembly experience required.
• Capable of rotating through and performing all tasks on the assembly line including technical tasks requiring precise 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 provide new process suggestions
• Ability to work as a team member in assembling sterile medical products.
• Ability to meet line rate expectations.

Preffered Qualifications

• 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/machine monitoring
• Quality specifications/inspection
• Equipment/machine operation
• Manual dexterity

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.

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

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