Technical Machine Operator

Job Band : Job Band 15 (JB15)

Hiring Manager : Rodrigo Rojas

Lead Recruiter : Betsy Vang

State :

Country : United States

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

JOB TITLE : Technical Machine Operator

Thursday-Saturday (Every other Wednesday) 5AM-5 : 30PM

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of this job is to maintain the performance and uptime of an automated zone on a Rika production line. This job requires expertise on the Rika automated equipment, including a high level of clearing faults and jams, and promptly escalating issues that are above the ability of this level. This job requires close work with the technical team for trouble shooting equipment and developing better ways to run and maintain equipment.

This job requires accountability to all manufacturing procedures and associated documentation for automated manufacturing equipment and processes. This includes running equipment, material handling functions, inspecting product, testing in accordance with procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Takes ownership over all aspects of automated processes and adheres to all procedures including safety, quality, and efficiencies.
• Applies extensive knowledge to adhere to GMP compliance on the manufacturing floor.
• Operates automated equipment along with associated work cells, including start up and shut down.
• Will clear all material-related loading issues / jams that do not require a tool (work that does not require a work order).
• Tracks and identifies quality issues on automated equipment and takes immediate action or escalates accordingly.
• Updates the visual management board for zone performance and participates in the Tier 1 meetings
• Teaches other opperators best practices when operating equipment.
• Developes Machine Operator 1 with hands on experience in next level training for assigned equipment
• Subject matter expert for assigned equipment
• Assists maintenance technicians with Category II Preventative Maintenance.
• Assists with basic maintenance as needed
• Interfaces frequentlywith computer and understands navigational functions with HMI's (Human Machine Interface).
• Utilizes machine data to assist with troubleshooting and communicating equipment issues, quality defects, and equipment performance.
• Will effectively navigate HMI and perform basic maintenance manual motions.
• Works with and assists engineers, leadership, and technicians in problem solving of quality and safety, production process, and raw material issues.
• Ability to prioritize time between multiple machines
• Drives to root cause of machine issues and can communicate the issues clearly
• Provides and receives constructive feedback without shutting down communication among team members.
• Ensures efficiency of material loading and unloading for automated processes.
• Conducts thorough practices with inspecting, packaging, and labeling of product.
• Assists with process verifications and initiates work orders for automated processes.
• Contributes toresolution and sorting of PDF products and processes.
• Assists engineers in prototyping, specialty builds, testing, validations, and implementing new materials, designs and process improvements; must record data as necessary.
• Requires the ability to work overtime to meet business needs.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Skills

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturing Environment requirements include : use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching / reaching, and hand / finger dexterity.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range : $24.00to$31.00- Hourly pay rateto be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

Target Bonus on Base : 7.0

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.