Production Operator; ,II,III

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Level I

• Perform all light duty assembly functions associated with producing complex catheters such as:
  • Braid/Coil creation/application
  • Shaft Lamination
  • Molding
  • Tipping
  • Packaging
• Follow written work instructions and drawings.
• Document production activities on job traveler.
• Conduct visual inspections, per work instructions, of product for accuracy and quality.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Perform detailed or higher caliber assembly associated with producing custom catheters.
• Use engineering direction to assemble R+D builds where no process exists.
• Conduct visual inspections of catheter assembly per work instructions or engineering direction for accuracy and quality connection.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe and clean work areas. Speak up if issues are seen.
• Follow other job-related instructions and perform other tasks as requested.
• Able to be a trainer or teach others working as Production Operator I as well as others as needed.
• May interface with other manufacturing, technical support, warehouse, quality control and sales personnel.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Perform detailed or higher caliber assembly associated with producing custom catheters which includes R+D engineering builds.
• Create processes/techniques to assemble R+D builds where none exist.
• Conduct visual inspections of catheter specifications per print/specifications or engineering notes for accuracy and quality connection.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe and clean work areas. Help identify opportunities for improvements in this area.
• Follow other job-related instructions and perform other tasks as requested.
• Able to be a trainer or teach others working as Production Operator I and Production Operator II as well as others as needed.
• Work to develop leadership skills to reach a Lead, Technician or Supervisory position.
• May interface or present with other manufacturing, technical support, warehouse, quality control and sales personnel.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, quality documents operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to add and subtract in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Possess the ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment. Ability to be Customer Focused, by always striving to meet and exceed customer needs and treating them with top priority no matter how big or small the customer. Possess a team-oriented mind set with integrity.

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Has the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Works in a clean environment with minimal exposure to fumes and dust.

• High School diploma or equivalent GED/experience.
• Previous catheter assembly is preferred but not required.