Position : Machine Operator

Location : Sparks, MD

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00
pay range -$16-20/hr 

3^rd Shift

Client : Medical Devices Company

Job Category : Industrial

Level of Experience : Entry Level

Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT)

Job Description:

• Performs routine setup, operation, minor routine maintenance, preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting of moderately complex/automated manufacturing equipment.
• Controls and adjusts machine settings. Inspects in-process parts to ensure consistent quality and removes defective product, packaging, and component material.
• Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions. Checks work using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.
• May monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the set up and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling and inspecting
• Uses independent judgment in troubleshooting and problem solving under general supervision
• May perform clean up functions in sterilized areas
• Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs
• May analyze and evaluate charts, follows simple diagrams, testing, and inspecting procedures
• Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions
• May monitor quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good
• Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Must follow all client housekeeping policies and procedures
• Must follow all client safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet client business requirements
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Highschool with 2 years manufacturing experience in a regulated environment (FDA).
• Relevant manufacturing experience in Food, Pharma and Industrial manufacturing preferred.
• AA technical degree with 0 years' experience

Basic Skills:

• Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to be punctual in order to ensure production
• Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature with the skill to recognize any deviations from specification
• Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related documentation

Proficient/Working Skills:

• Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic
• Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required.