Position Summary:

• An Equipment Operator I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of simple automated assembly machines.
• This individual will ensure the continued operation of assembly machines through interpretation of and appropriate response to machine faults and through infrequent alignment of stations and fixtures.
• This individual will perform simple, repetitive tasks associated with machine operation and will operate machines that require a low level of attentiveness.
• The operator is also responsible for ensuring that medical devices are assembled with the highest quality possible.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keep work area and equipment clean.
• Able to read and understand procedures.
• Responsible for safe operation of equipment in accordance with Company standards and procedures
• Capable of starting a machine from power off state.
• Performs work order set ups in electronic batch record, data acquisition, and inventory management systems.
• Operates machines, jigs and fixtures to produce good quality products at established run rates.
• Reads and interprets gauges and dials as required on equipment.
• Able to interpret machine faults, rectify problem, and restart machine.
• Completes production records and work order documentation as needed.
• Perform inspection or testing of product to ensure good quality.
• Weigh, count, package, and label finished product.
• Able to learn to operate simple machines quickly and easily.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in operating multiple simple machines.
• Simple machines:

1. Involve press and torque fitments,
2. Are typically less than 10 stations,
3. Have low levels of operator attention,
4. Have minimal station and fixture alignments.

Knowledge Skills and Qualifications:

• Basic Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word) and computer experience preferred ? Able to read and understand procedures

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED.
• Must be 18 years of age Travel Requirements.
• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time Physical Requirements and Work Environment.
• Use solvents, glue, or solder.
• Must be able to perform visual inspections with and without the aid of magnification tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• This job operates in a clean room environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to repetitively move and lift objects of up to 20 lb