3rd Shift - Production Operator; Middletown, DE

In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

Our employees are the heart of Datwyler – we treat each other with respect, trust and appreciation. We have strong roots and values that have been well established in our 100-year corporate history.

The Production Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring packaging equipment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that products are packaged according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory standards, and company procedures, while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Mixing:
  Operates Small Ingredient Silo’s, Large Ingredient Silo’s, Mixer, Mill, Extruder, Brick Picker, Check weigher, Metal Detector, Palletizer machines, and auxiliary equipment to support the mixing operation in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce bricks in accordance to productivity standards. Operators will also be trained on SAP and MII functions to support productivity standards.
• Moulding & Trimming:
  Operates manual and semi-automatic compression moulding/trimming machines in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce moulded sheets of varied products from preform rubber compounds in accordance to productivity standards. Preforms Pre-control on rubber compounds in accordance to productivity standards.
• Washing & Coating:
  Operates washer, washing lift, container washer, oven, oven lift, coater, and auxiliary machines to support the washing and coating process including in process checks in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce rubber stoppers in accordance to productivity standards.
• Cleanroom:
  Operates washing, packaging, vision inspection, steam sterilizer machines and other auxiliary equipment to support the washing, packaging, inspection, and sterilization processes including SAP interactions in accordance with SOP’s and WI’s to produce rubber stoppers in accordance to productivity standards.
• Adheres to all safety rules in accordance with SOP’s, GMP as well as federal, state and local safety regulations. Expected to demonstrate our Company values and Code of Conduct.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required in order to meet production needs of customers. Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality. Works conscientiously and accurately, recognizes details. Identifies problems in time and strives to solve them. Collaborates on DPS initiatives for continuous improvement.

• Work under the guidance of Supervisor or Crew Leader to perform and complete the assigned duties in a timely manner.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in good and safe working condition and work area is clean, safe and organized.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements.
• Duly follows organizational and work-specific instructions, attends applicable trainings and meetings.
• Fulfill tasks efficiently and in due course. Meet productivity standards (where defined). Can organize and perform work effectively.
• Abide by safety regulations at all times. Promote safety standards at workplace and in the team. Identify potential safety risks and report them actively to line manager.
• Demonstrate initiative to exceed common performance. Flexibly adopt changes in tasks, workplace, or team. Work reliably, keep agreements. Assume responsibility for tasks entrusted.
• Be open, respectful, and helpful. Contribute constructively with own skills to problem solving in team. Share and accept information and knowledge.
• Participate in department or quality team meetings. Suggest improvements and work alone or with others to implement improvements, as assigned.
• Train new operators and/or trainees as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.