Manufacturing Operator III

Viant Medical is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices.  With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. 

COMPENSATION:

RATES STARTING AT $18.00-$21.00/hour (based on experience) 

On Demand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!

WORK SCHEDULE:

2nd shift, Monday - Friday (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match

WELL-BEING:

• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
• Discounted family caregiving support

CAREER GROWTH:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Molding Manufacturing Operator III is senior-level position responsible for the proper setup, handling, and removal of production jobs including molds and auxiliary equipment.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and uphold the Viant Values: Customer Oriented, Integrity, Servant Leadership, Own It, Teamwork, and Be Agile.
• Treat employees with dignity and respect.
• ATTENDANCE IS PARAMOUNT. All associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.
• Maintain a professional attitude towards coworkers and company.  
• Clean assigned workstations. 
• Operate machines maintaining productivity, efficiency and product quality.
• Put safety first. Ensure employees are working safely and all safety measures and procedures are being met and followed.  Including good housekeeping.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform visual inspection to ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Reporting of data (i.e scrap report) and coordinate with process technicians for product deficiencies.
• Separate parts from runners by visually examining for: flow lines, long gates, shorts, splaying, flash, etc. As needed, trim and clip excess plastic from parts.
• Retrieve part bins under injection molding machines, inspect per inspection criteria.
• Package parts in bags, totes or boxes as applicable.
• Complete paperwork accurately that is acceptable under GMP standards.
• Be flexible and act in a manner that promotes teamwork.
• Operators also pack and pull samples for customers/QC.  
• Meets regularly with the Supervisor Operations to obtain direction and priority for the shift.
  
• Communicates with the Machine Operator 3 and 4 from other shifts to ensure a smooth transition at shift changeover.
  
• Performs mold setups requiring hydraulic and electrical connections while conforming to company procedures.
  
• Installs auxiliary equipment (robotics, conveyors, part chutes, thermolators, etc.) as needed to complete proper setup.
  
• Notifies Supervisor Operations 1 of mold or equipment repair needed to complete setup.
  
• Maintains hand tool and setup supplies in good condition.
  
• Complies with all company safety and housekeeping policies, rules and regulations.
  
• Makes and documents machine adjustments as specifically instructed by the Supervisor Operations.
  
• Monitors molding machine processes to ensure ATM production and quality standards are met.
  
• Performs molding machine startups if machine molding process has already been set. Startup per company procedures
  
• Maintains manufacturing records as required by procedures as Event Logs and Process
  
• Complies with all departmental policies, procedures and work instructions relevant to the Manufacturing Department.
  
• Makes recommendations regarding opportunities to improve methods, processes, and procedures which could benefit the company.
  
• May be requested to direct shift manufacturing personnel in the absence of the Supervisor Operations.
  
• Performs as a Material Handler when required.
  
• Relieves Machine Operators for breaks and lunch when required.
• Other duties as assigned needed to help drive our Vision, Mission, and Values.

EXPECTATION:

• Develop skills to perform basic, repetitive and manual activities in the job.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems.
• Master all requirements of Operator I in order to advance to Operator II.  

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age
• No experience necessary 

SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to do repetitive work
• Ability to read, understand and follow specification sheets
• Basic mathematical skills to understand variation
• Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, standing, and sitting
• Significant use of hands
• Frequently required to lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as required including:
• Protective eyewear
• Hair net
• Protective gowning (lab coat, hood)

WORK CONDITIONS:

Our top-notch work environment includes:

• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
• Clean, Comfortable Setting