Secondary Machine Operator

STERIS; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in healthcare solutions, STERIS is seeking a Secondary Machine Operator in Montgomery, AL. This role involves safely operating various machinery, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and mechanical aptitude, with a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Healthcare

Vision

Dental

401K Match

Quarterly Bonuses

PTO

Company Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must use precision measuring instruments.
• Capable of lifting 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Setup and operate drilling and sawing machinery.
• Inspect and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Maintain machinery and work area standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Precision Measurement

Mechanical Aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The employee is responsible for safe and efficient operation of drilling and sawing machinery. Work is performed in accordance with the instructions provided by the department supervisor or manager (or other designated individual). The employee is expected to carry out the assignments, free of direct supervision, except for more complicated jobs.

Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm Monday - Friday

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Holidays

Duties

• Setup and safely operate single spindle, multiple spindle, radial-armed drills, and cut-off saws.
• Lay out and perform drilling, tapping, reaming and sawing functions per blueprint specifications.
• Read and interpret STERIS blueprints, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) including travelers, and other working documents.
• Maintain equipment by ensuring the proper coolant concentration and oil levels are present, including adding coolants and oils when necessary.
• Apply cutting and tapping fluids to materials and cutting tools to reduce heat and assist with chip removal.
• Use required measuring instruments and gages to check and ensure parts meet dimensional requirements.
• Complete all projects, assignments, and duties as directed and instructed by the area supervisor.
• Take responsibility for the quality of all parts by inspecting and immediately reporting any problems, discrepancies or irregularities to the supervisor.
• Follow 5S methodology to keep machines and work area clean, neat and orderly on a daily basis.
• Remain safety conscious at all times, wearing all prescribed personal protective equipment and by observing all safety rules stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Conform to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee Handbook.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal or no supervision if needed.
• Exhibit teamwork by working cohesively with co-workers to continuously improve.
  
  

Education Degree

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Required Experience

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Must be able to use precision measuring instruments and gages.
• Must be capable of lifting 40 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team.
• Assist with training other operators.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral.
• Ability to adapt to conditions as dictated by business requirements.
• Ability to work with others.
• Willingness to work overtime, if required.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Minimum two years drill, saw and deburr experience preferred.
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.
  
  

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by

• 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Hospitals and Health Care

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