Machine Operator Class 1

Under the direction of the Production Shift Supervisor is capable of operating a group of vial machines forming necks, bottoms, and finishes.

• Cleans plugs, dies, and tooling bars during shift to maintain quality and production as required
• Continuously checking vials for visual defects following Quality Inspection Plan, MG-QIP-01 (serum vials) or MG-QIP-02 (AOV’s)
• Make appropriate adjustment to tooling heads for process control (dimensional, cosmetic)
• Re-tip bottom chucks
• Monitors production line performance by checking hot end losses on lehr belt, determining the source of loss and notify appropriate personnel
• Monitor process control using Infinity software to produce acceptable Cp/Cpk values as well as monitoring cold end cosmetic vision reject percentages
• Ensure tube loader remains properly loaded
• Maintains machine cleanliness and related equipment of oil, glass, and foreign material per the standard operating procedure, SOP, MG-KV-25-03 “Hot End Operator Cleaning”
• Maintains floor and general area around machines in a clean and neat manner in accordance with Morganton housekeeping and 5S standards
• Maintains all necessary quality check sheet records. Records required information and communicates issues with on-coming personnel during shift overlap
• Documents all required quality records for article number being manufactured
• Inspects tubing for quality and advises Foreman of any problems

• Cooperates with Manufacturing Manager, Production Shift Supervisor, Hot End Specialist, Lead Machine Operator and Maintenance

Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled and/or required

• Demonstrates behavior that meets Good Manufacturing Practices, Safety and 5S standards
• glasses and hearing protection required in the Production
• Performs other duties when required or requested

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Statistical Process Control
• Able to read blueprints and process sheets
• Use of calipers and gauges
• Mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to understand, read, speak and write in English

• Values – Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Bold Innovation & Teamwork
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to handle pressure
• Good organizational skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Able to start and follow-up on the job prior to and after shift
• Communicates and understands direction clearly and concise
• Maintains an orderly and clean work environment