Surmasis Pharmaceutical- Converting Machine Operator - Th-Sat 7 am - 7 pm - $20.00 per hour

Katecho LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance - PPO & HMO plans

Dental and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance Options

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (2

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Surmasis is seeking a manufacturing operator to set up and run advanced equipment in a high‑volume environment. You will inspect materials and processes, ensuring quality per batch records and specs, while maintaining safe procedures and on-time paperwork.

You will lead the manufacturing area by example, coordinating with other departments and maintaining 5S standards. The role requires reading drawings, handling chemicals safely, and passing an operator assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience with adhesives, gels, solvents, and chemicals.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to read assembly drawings.
• Ability to attend to a machine for extended periods.
• Proficient in using rulers, calipers and gauges to collect data.
• Fluent English: read, write and understand.

Responsibilities

• Set up, run, clean and maintain mixing, coating, and converting equipment.
• Operate fahustel/coater, UV Cure line, Delta Modtech Converter/Packager as needed.
• Maintain 100% GMP and FDA compliance during operations.
• Work safely with chemicals and verify SDS compliance.
• Verify materials are properly labeled and not expired.
• Confirm drawings and setups before production runs.
• Accurately document and file required paperwork.
• Maintain 5S practices and clean as specified.
• Communicate with other departments as required.
• Pass Operator Assessment FORM 2660; background check if night shifts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Dependability

Ability to read drawings

Positive attitude

Tools

Rulers

Calipers

Gauges

Measuring devices

Job description

Job Description

SUMMARY

This employee is responsible to set up and operate complex machinery in the Manufacturing Department with minimal supervision according to applicable drawings; must inspect the quality of the materials and work in process as well as accurately complete associated paperwork; must lead the employees of the manufacturing area by example in the areas of attitude, work quality, work ethic, communication, dependability, and company loyalty. This employee will operate in areas of Surmasis manufacturing including Mixing, Coating, and Converting.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Primarily responsible for set-up, run, cleaning and general maintenance of mixing, coating, and/or converting equipment for Surmasis manufacturing activities.
2. Operator will operate faustel coater, UV Cure line, Delta Modtech Converter/Packager, and Mixing equipment as assigned by management based on team needs and employee skills.
3. Maintains 100% GMP and Compliance to FDA guidelines during operations and tasks.
4. Works with a variety of chemicals safely and according to their SDSs.
5. Verifies all chemicals, mixes, raw/IP/FG materials are properly labeled and are in good condition containers. Ensures material is not expired before material is used.
6. Verifies that job processes, setups, and drawings are correct before production runs.
7. Sets up complex machines according to applicable drawings within the defined setup times.
8. Inspects the quality of the materials and work in process, specifically focusing on quality standard set by manufacturing batch records and specifications.
9. Troubleshoots and resolves basic machine-related issues which occur during normal operation.
10. Accurately processes and handles associated paperwork as required for the work being completed.
11. Completes work in a timely manner according to departmental schedules.
12. Operates multiple machines fluently with a minimal amount of supervision.
13. Ability to perform online training independently to stay compliant and fully trained.
14. Follows and enforces standard operating procedures.
15. Performs detailed and effective cleaning according to written procedures.
16. Enforces positive team dynamic in the manufacturing area by exceling in the areas of attitude, work quality, communication, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
17. Communicates and works together with other departments as required.
18. Maintains and improves 5S within the work area.
19. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job. Punctuality and regular attendance are crucial for efficient plant operations, safety, and morale.
20. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required.

AUTHORITY

1. Alerts management of problems with materials, tools, fixtures, machinery, etc.
2. Requests necessary supplies and resources required to complete the jobs assigned.
3. Must complete non-complete agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience working with various materials such as adhesive product, gel product, solvents, chemicals, etc.
2. Mechanical aptitude.
3. Ability to attend to a machine for extended periods of time.
4. Experience using measuring devices including rulers, comparators, calipers, and gauges to collect and record data.
5. Must be able to communicate in English: read, write, and understand.
6. Able to work smart and at a brisk and safe pace.
7. Able to communicate and work with others as a team.
8. Able to read and understand assembly drawings and build product accordingly.
9. Able to adjust and adapt when obstacles present themselves.
10. Strong attention to details.
11. Able to recognize quality problems with materials and work in process.
12. Able to use required tools, fixtures, rulers, etc. involved in the assembly process.
13. Ability to demonstrate skills in the areas of positive attitude, work quality, work ethic, dependability, and company loyalty.
14. Good work attendance and dependability.
15. Must be able to pass the Operator Assessment test, FORM 2660.
16. If working nights or shifts with minimal supervision, must pass a criminal background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job requires the employee to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to grasp, finger or handle objects and reach with hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or exert force from 25 up to 80 pounds. Push and/or pull up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and color determination. Must have passed Physical Profile Capacity and physical, specifically geared for the position, as determined necessary by the company's Occupational Health partner.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Running machinery in the Surmasis clean suite and manufacturing areas as assigned.

Benefits

At Surmasis, we're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance - PPO & HMO plans
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

We believe in taking care of our team-so you can focus on doing your best work.