Assembler / Ovens Operator

Assembler/Oven Operator

The Assembler/Oven Operator role is responsible for aiding in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and healthcare simulation products while also providing cross-functional support to oven operations as needed. This position follows detailed assembly instructions to accurately build sub-assemblies and finished products, ensuring all components meet quality and specification standards.

In addition, this role supports the safe and efficient operation of ovens and rotational molding equipment by assisting with material preparation, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining production flow during operator absences or scheduled breaks.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

Receives direct supervision from the Team Lead, and indirect supervision from the Department Manager. Does not exercise supervision over any other position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed instructions to prepare parts for assembly according to procedures and guidelines.
• Assemble components and products, ensuring accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
• Operate equipment necessary to produce materials and products.
• Perform quality checks on products and parts.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Effectively communicate manufacturing, material, or equipment issues to supervising personnel.
• Collaborate with the assembly team to meet production goals, quotas, and deadlines.
• Assist other technical personnel as needed.
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality.
• Perform routine cleaning of equipment and workspace.
• Operate ovens, including monitoring temperatures and ensuring equipment is functioning properly to meet production standards.
• Operate rotational molding equipment to produce plastic parts according to specifications and work orders.
• Fill and prepare molds to be loaded into the ovens and apply mold release.
• Measure, mix and scale ingredients according to specified formulas.
• Handle materials and ingredients according to product guidelines to ensure preservation
• Assist other secondary operations or ovens as time permits.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• An individual with an assembly background is preferred.
• Experience in a production and manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must be efficient and careful not to damage items.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull or move objects across the production floor, weighing up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Frequent use of the arms, hands, and fingers is required to perform functions such as reaching, grabbing, pinching, picking, holding, and turning.
• Frequent use of hand and power tools weighing up to 25lbs.
• The employee is interchangeably required to sit, stand, and walk during their shift.
• Employees may be required to bend, stoop or kneel to grab supplies and or materials
• The employee may be required to reach at or below shoulder level and reach overhead for short to moderate periods.
• Must be able to hear, understand, and distinguish sounds and speak clearly.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay / Salary commensurate with experience.
• Full health benefits (medical, vision, dental).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• 401k Retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of employee's contribution.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Must be willing and able to work some Saturdays or stay beyond scheduled hours if needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Gaumard Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Gaumard Scientific is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gaumard Scientific are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Gaumard Scientific will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Gaumard Scientific encourages applicants of all ages. Gaumard Scientific will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.