Machine Etch Operator

Machine Operator

Viant 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. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.

A Machine Operator sets up, operates, and maintains machinery in a manufacturing environment. They ensure equipment runs smoothly, perform routine maintenance, follow safety protocols, and check product quality to meet production standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to company safety policies and programs such as Personal Protective Equipment, Incident/Injury Reporting, Hazard Communication and Labeling.
• Reads and interprets blueprints.
• Able to locate jobs, set up programs in Laser console.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Locate and acquire needed materials for jobs.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders' attention when aware of machine interruption.
• Nesting of jobs through Tru Tops and moving jobs in Oracle.
• Ability to use calipers and other measuring tools.
• Basic understanding of differences in sheet metal.
• Forklift Certification (on-site training).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and sometimes perform team lifts of up to 75 pounds.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds and collaborates with team members.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, machine errors, spot checks of products to ensure adherence to approved quality.
• Maintains documentation and paperwork to include accurate counts of parts.
• Notifies supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions immediately.
• May help train new employees as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge/

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1-3 years Laser Operator experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing.

Skills/

Competencies:

• Detail oriented with an ability to solve problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to determine set-up and operations.