Job Details

Job Summary:

Set up, operate, maintain high speed and/or manual production equipment to efficiently produce a quality product and provide training assistance as needed. Receives requirements for order and up-coming changeovers from Supervisor. Requires minimal supervision.

Sr. Manufacturing Operator has responsibility for providing daily work direction and training to other less experienced personnel as requested. Handles higher level problems and troubleshooting and work delegation. May be work independently on an off shift or in place of a supervisor. Should have ability to analyze Non-Conformance Reports, Root Cause Analysis and other analytical tools for production reporting.

Job Details:

1. Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.

2. Continuously monitor machine and the product being produced for potential problems or defects ensuring product according to ISO and government standards.

3. Maintain adequate raw material supply to machines to maintain uninterrupted production cycles.

4. Has demonstrated initiative with ability to work independently.

5. Answer machine alarms and un-jam components as they feed into machines.

6. Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the manufacturing technology by providing improvements and stabilization to the process.

7. Set, control, and confirm process parameters.

8. Properly package plastic component within GMP guidelines.

9. Maintain proper documentation in accordance with section and Company policies.

10. Perform assigned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

11. Instruct and train new operators on a continuing basis as required.

12. Maintain production area in a clean and orderly manner and other duties as needed.

13. Associate is responsible to follow requirements of TMC Quality System; including but not limited to: process controls, inspection procedures, document/data control, and change control practices.

14. Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods or processes for unit/company performance improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of mechanics of machine motion and drive.

Ability to readily transfer knowledge to others.

Knowledge of production reporting tools.

Mechanical/electrical aptitude with analytical problem-solving skills, flexibility, and understanding of high-speed production equipment are essential. Experience in operation of basic machine shop equipment (i.e. drill press, belt sander, grinder, band saw, etc.) and forklift. Organizational skills as well as proper documentation skills.

Aptitude for focused attention and well-organized thought process.

Communication skills both verbal and written.

Typically requires occasional individual lifting up to 50lbs and shared lift up to 100 lbs.

Background Experiences

Typically requires a high school diploma with a minimum of five years of production maintenance experience. Prefer an AA degree in mechanical or electrical discipline.