Machine Operator Specialist 1 Direct

Machine Operator Specialist 1 Direct

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 8,000+ global associates proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world. For Terumo, for Everyone, Everywhere. We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient's life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve. Advancing healthcare with heart. With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Join us and help shape wherever we go next. You create your future and ours.

The primary function of this job is to support the production of the Rika automated equipment. This job requires accountability for manufacturing procedures and associated documentation for automated manufacturing equipment and processes. This includes material handling functions, inspecting product, testing, assembling, bonding, or welding components or subassemblies together in accordance with assembly drawings and written procedures.

Essential duties include:

• Supporting automated processes and complying with procedures including safety, quality, and efficiencies.
• Applying extensive knowledge to adhere to GMP compliance on the manufacturing floor.
• Operating automated equipment along with associated work cells, including start up and shut down.
• Providing and receiving constructive feedback without shutting down communication among team members.
• Escalating problems promptly and effectively.
• Updating the visual management board for zone performance and participating in the Tier 1 meetings.
• Ensuring efficiency of material loading and unloading for automated processes.
• Conducting thorough practices with inspecting, packaging, and labeling of product.
• Contributing to resolution and sorting of PDF products and processes.
• Requiring the ability to work overtime to meet business needs.
• Interfaces frequently with computer and understands navigational functions with HMI's (Human Machine Interface).

Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with covering areas in material handling.
• Assisting leadership with floor coverage and coordination.

Minimum qualification requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in Process Control (PC) testing and molding/welding quality requirements is preferred.
• Working knowledge with HMI interactions is preferred.
• Process knowledge of the Auto Cell and RF work centers is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintained competency in all areas required at the assembler level.

Physical requirements include:

• Use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, and hand/finger dexterity.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment, adhere to associated policies, and perform gowning of clean room attire in the allotted time prior to start up.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and transport up to 500 pounds via carts or mechanized equipment.
• Good manual dexterity and visual acuity including ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to maintain pace with the area assigned.
• Ability to regularly perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work under florescent lighting.
• Ability to bond using repetitive moderate force gripping.
• Ability to sit or stand through the duration of a shift.

Target pay range: $21.33 to $24.51 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Target bonus on base: 7.0%.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is part of Terumo Group, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. In 2024, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies reached $1.5 billion in revenue. We employ nearly 8,000 associates globally, with global headquarters in Lakewood, CO, U.S., and regional headquarters in Brussels, Buenos Aires, Singapore and Tokyo. We manufacture devices, disposable sets and solutions at our facilities in Belgium, India, Japan, Northern Ireland, the U.S. and Vietnam. Our global presence enables us to serve customers in more than 130 countries. Our core values help set our direction, guide our actions and keep us true to our corporate mission of contributing to society through healthcare. Respect Appreciative of others Integrity Guided by our mission Care Empathetic to patients Quality Committed to excellence Creativity Striving for innovation We contribute to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), raising $2.4 million USD since 2025. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service. Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is committed to providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment. Our Colorado campus locations are tobacco-free workplaces, and we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and detailed background verification.