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Aspen Surgical · 1 day ago

Senior Operator (1st Shift)

Caledonia, MI 49316, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Aspen Surgical is dedicated to creating high-quality medical products that make a difference in people's lives. The Senior Operator will be responsible for machine configurations, training operators, and ensuring production efficiency while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Change over machine configurations to include Form Fill Seal Packaging machines and Automated Assembly Machines

Perform minor machine adjustments related to changeovers and set ups as required

Keep turnover notes and data for other Senior Operators and Manufacturing Technicians

Perform simple Preventive Maintenance tasks for work area according to Periodic Maintenance schedule and properly records information in Periodic Maintenance logs

As needed, assemble, inspect and package product per work instructions

Work on production lines approximately 80% of time to produce products

Effectively teach and train operators to new work instructions

Must have knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools

Lead by example to promote and inspire team to excel in exceeding production rates of quality products

Perform ERP system (IFS) and traveler activities per work instruction: component traceability, label verification, quantity produced, scrap, package seal integrity, equipment or testing verification and line clearance

Complete paperwork accurately with no errors and shows co-workers how to initiate and complete paperwork

Troubleshoot systems for issues in manufacturing

Liaison between operations and maintenance, decides when a Manufacturing Technician should be called

Maintain proper machine operations throughout manufacturing of orders

Identify ways to reduce change over times and reports suggestions to Supervisor

Listen actively and takes direction from Supervisor regarding daily work priorities

Communicate professionally to teammates when updates are needed in regards to work priorities

Motivate team through verbal and physical acceptance of changes

Maintain 5S work environment and ensures order is restored in work area at end of each shift

Follow Aspen Surgical safety guidelines and procedures when and where required

Proactively participates in Kaizen events and creating a continuous improvement culture

Rotate and learn new cells and skills as requests to meet customer demands and personal development goals

Utilize downtime properly

Maintain and displays strong attendance habits by being present and on time

Overtime and weekend work frequently required

Qualification

Manufacturing experienceMachine troubleshootingPreventive maintenanceComputer skillsTeam leadershipMechanical aptitudeVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeam player attitude