Manufacturing Operator I

Job Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The Machinist will be responsible for operating various pieces of computer-controlled equipment including swiss lathes, automated parts washer, grinders, honing, centerless grinder, and supporting tools and measurement equipment to machine various components to established specifications and requirements.
• Complete tasks including dimensional and visual inspections per print specifications including First Article inspections.
• Perform operations as described by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) demonstrating consistently effective job performance encompassing good quality, productivity, and dependability.
• Accurately record and enter required information and data into manufacturing documentation and into manufacturing computers including quality inspection data and individual training records.
• Ensure personal and company compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, as well as ISO and FDA compliance.
• Complete all applicable training requirements.

Skills:

• Working knowledge in working with Citizen Lathes, Haas Grinders, Sunnen Hone, Centerless Grinders, and Fanuc Robotics is preferred. Knowledge and experience working with computer-controlled equipment is preferred.
• Precision machining experience is preferred.
• Experience working with the inspection and functional testing of manufactured components is preferred.
• Experience working in medical products. Manufacturing / machining is preferred. Experience working in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or another regulated environment is preferred.
• Basic mechanical and computer skills are required.
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• The ability to operate and perform basic troubleshooting on various types of machine equipment is preferred.
• The ability to perform and record measurements using dial indicators, depth micrometers, verniers, shadowgraph, and gauges is preferred.
• The ability to communicate effectively (read, write and speak) in English is required.
• Basic math skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages and work with decimals is required.
• The ability to stand and/or walk more than 80% of the time is required.
• The ability to lift to 25 pounds and to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• The ability to work in a manufacturing/machine shop environment.
• The employee may be required to periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Please answer the below prescreen questions:
• Must have sufficient verbal, reading and writing skills in English. The ability to understand
• language in procedures is a must. 
• Ability to operate in a clean room environment with full body gowning. 
• Chemical handling and our Safety experience.
• No jewelry, make up, hair spray, or perfume. Only wedding bands are allowed. 
• Working in a team atmosphere. 
• OK working with Cow Hide – Biological Material.

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of a High School diploma, G.E.D. is required.  
• A minimum of 0-3 years of experience in Production, Operations, Manufacturing, and/or related discipline is required.