Manufacturing Operator

Controlled Manufacturing Area (CMA) Operator I

This is a Monday-Friday position starting at $15 per hour with full benefits on the northeast side of Indianapolis (address is 6130 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226).

The Controlled Manufacturing Area (CMA) Operator I position assembles, inspects, and packages different components and devices according to written specifications and manufacturing instructions.

Example Duties and Activities

• Follows written instructions to hand assemble and inspect a variety of manufacturing components and devices in a controlled manufacturing area.
• Boxes, packages, and labels complete sets and products in the processing flow.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates machinery.
• Handles tools such as razor blades, hole punchers, and tabletop grinders and may use a microscope or magnification during the inspection and assembly process.
• Uses test equipment for product inspection such as calipers, pin gauges, meter sticks, meter scales, and micrometers.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation reporting any quality problems or findings.
• Works at different workstations following prescribed safety and quality requirements.
• Adheres to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet ISO and/or other applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements - NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute. We believe in continuous learning and professional development.
• Reading Technical Documentation Reads, interprets, and follows technical documentation outlining specifications and manufacturing instructions to assemble, inspect, and package products.
• Manual Dexterity - Makes coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects and handles tools to complete quality work.
• Detail Oriented - Inspects assembled products with thoroughness and accuracy to identify quality problems or non-conformances to specifications.
• Deductive Reasoning - Thinks plausibly and makes sound judgments when following written instructions adhering to applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Operational Adaptability & Precision - Sets up and maintains machinery adjusting the controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions while remaining calm and receptive in fast-paced situations.

Preferred Competencies

• Resourceful Innovator - Takes initiative in growing knowledge in the production process in order to streamline efficiencies.
• Test Run - Performs tests on products in order to assess reliability and suitability.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards - Understands applicable national and international requirements, specifications, and guidelines to ensure that products and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Other Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Hard to Very Hard Physical Work - Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Uses hands to grasp, carry, feel, or touch both products and machinery. Has the ability to move and lift 50+ pounds. Can manage frequent exposure to moderate/loud noise.
• Visual Acuity - Meets the screening requirements of 20/40 vision using both eyes with or without correction.
• Minimum of 18 years of age

Benefits: Full-time employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums
• Retirement options with partial company match %
• Employee discount (Goodwill retail and additional external services)
• Mental health services with up to 15 free counseling sessions for you and any family members
• Free nurse health coaching services on site
• Daily pay options available

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled