Senior Machine Operator III - Extrusion & Quality

Boston Scientific Gruppe; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific is seeking a manufacturing associate to build quality products by following validated processes. The role requires adherence to safety policies and manufacturing metrics, with responsibilities across production, quality, and records management in a fast-paced setting.

The position emphasizes Lean principles, cross-functional teamwork, and basic SAP usage. Training and policy compliance are essential, with potential rotation and ongoing skill development in extrusion operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Plastic extrusion operator experience preferred.
• Machine setup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to safety policies and practices.
• Responsible for quality and adheres to manufacturing process requirements, the Boston Scientific Corporation Quality Policy, and the Strategic Quality Process (SQP).
• Builds product by following all processes in which certified (in their most current revision), and completes other assigned work, while meeting manufacturing goals and metrics.
• Gains a basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and related principles.
• Willing to flex and rotate as necessary and work well with all group members, both within the team and cross-functionally.
• Under the direction of other maintains accurate records such as Shop Floor Paperwork (SFP), training Records System (TRS), Product Data Management (PDM), Systems Application & Products (SAP), and Process Equipment Optimization (PEO).
• Moderate mechanical aptitude. Able to learn how to set up equipment to meet process specifications.
• Under the direction of others interprets quality specifications via SPC; understands tight tolerancing through the use of various measurement equipment.
• Assist and learn to take ownership and accountability to drive metrics by actively participating in Focused Factory cross-functional teams.
• Understands and follows all BSC and site-specific policies and procedures.
• Responsible for attending and passing all core required BSC and site-specific training (i.e. QS Basics, RTK, Lean Training, Extrusion 101).
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic functions of SAP.
• Able to perform basic extrusion troubleshooting methods.
• Learns to plan and prepare the equipment to meet the customer’s requirements.

Education

High school diploma / equivalent

Tools

Plastic extrusion machine

Machine setup

Job description

Boston Scientific is seeking a manufacturing associate to build quality products by following validated processes. The role requires adherence to safety policies and manufacturing metrics, with responsibilities across production, quality, and records management in a fast-paced setting.

The position emphasizes Lean principles, cross-functional teamwork, and basic SAP usage. Training and policy compliance are essential, with potential rotation and ongoing skill development in extrusion operations.