Production Operator

Why Merit?At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.Work ShiftEVE (United States of America)Summary Of DutiesPerforms any of a variety of medical assembly and processing tasks as a production team member.Essential Functions Performed1. Assembles medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis. 2. Ability to rotate through the assembly line. 3. Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure specifications per work order and procedure are followed.4. Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.5. Ensures product assembled meets quality standards.6. Rejects product outside of specifications.7. Adheres to safety standards.8. May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.9. Working overtime may be required for this position.10. Performs other related tasks, as required.Essential Physical/Environmental Demands• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.• Writing• Sitting• Standing• Bending• Visual acuity• Color perception• Depth perception• Reading• Field of vision/peripheral• Fine motor skills• Noise• Chemical vapors• Soldering fumesSummary Of Minimum Qualifications• Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.• Demonstrates competencies and ability to rotate in a specific assembly line or work cell.• Ability to perform a variety of assembly tasks requiring dexterity and fine motor skills.• Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.• Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.• Attentiveness in performing tasks. • Ability to work as a member of a team in assembling sterile medical products.• Ability to meet line rate expectations.Preferred Qualifications• Three months of experience, preferably in manufacturing.• Three to six months of longevity in the same company.• At the Corporate site, if the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).Competencies• Medical product assembly/eye-hand coordination • Assembly line rotation• Quality inspection• Computerized test equipment operationCommentsInfectious Control Risk Category III:The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays* 401K | Health Savings AccountMilitary Veterans are encouraged to Apply.Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.