Associate Production Operator

Job Function Summary

The Associate Production Operator will support manufacturing and distribution operations for class 2 and 3 medical device products.  This position is responsible for manufacturing, assembling and packaging equipment to ensure the highest quality and in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Perform process steps in the manufacturing area to include: molding, dipping, packaging, assembly
• Complete work by following SOPs, detailed manufacturing procedures and per specification drawings
• Document/record work performed on work order documentation following Good Documentation Practices
• Preparation, maintaining and recording traceability of raw materials used
• Removal of parts using small hand tools, fixtures and compressed air
• Manufacturing and Inspects product with the use of a microscope
• Able to operate various equipment to include but not limited test stations, oven, coating, heat sealing, dipping and presses
• Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to area Leads
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Chemical handling per established EHS requirements.
• Resolve routine questions and problems and refer more complex issues to Production Leads or Supervisor
• Conforms with Coloplast Code of Conduct and all local Compliance Standards
• Conforms with Coloplast Q/EHS Policy
• Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Possesses basic verbal and written communication skills
• Operator is willing to assists with training and cross-functionally trained across teams
• Engages in frequent dialogue with peers to demonstrate partnership attitude and follows through on commitments
• Looks for process errors and brings them forward to supervisor
• Operator is able to train thoroughly
• Participates in process improvement activities to help with quality and efficiencies
• Keeps a positive can do attitude
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
• Basic assembly skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, ability to work independently, decision making skills, and ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
• Knowledge of basic computer system
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Must have basic math skills
• Basic knowledge of GMP and GDP
• Attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions
• Good manual dexterity
• Good decision-making skills