Production Operator

We have an exciting opportunity for you to a make a difference! Join our Team and have the opportunity to grow with us!

We are looking for an ProductionOperator to work in our Richfield, WI manufacturing facility that produces plastic components for the Healthcare Industry! The ProductionOperator is responsible for overseeing and operating machinery on the production line, ensuring the smooth running of manufacturing processes by setting up equipment, feeding raw materials, monitoring production, performing quality checks, and addressing any malfunctions to meet production requirements as identified in the Operator Checklist. The Production Operator is expected to be in their assigned cell and ready to work at the start of their shift, during and until the end of the shift and reports to the Cell Lead for coordination of daily tasks within the cell and to the Shift Supervisor for overall shift performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection of product and recognizes defects to ensure product meets customer specifications.
• Performs quality control, follow accurate recordkeeping and quality documentation procedures.
• Competently verifies the accuracy of box labels and box quantities to match the work order assigned.
• Effectively runs single operator jobs and multiple automatic presses, as assigned.
• Loads hoppers with springs or other plastic components.
• Requests inventory from the warehouse and/or pulls product from molding presses to feed the hoppers in the Automation area.
• Uses RF Scanners to move product from the Automation area accordingly to maintain accurate inventory. Alerts appropriate personnel when inventory is low.
• Removes full pallets from the production machine using a walk behind stacker and move to pack out area.
• Visually inspects incoming product prior to going into hoppers to meet quality standards and customer expectations following the Visual Inspection Criteria (VIC).
• Answers alarms in the automation area and escalates to appropriate personnel.
• Interprets information from the HMI from a stoppage event and determines the best course based on the complexity of the stoppage. Alerts appropriate personnel if stoppage event is more complex.
• Safely removes blockage of springs or plastic components in the work area per the work procedure.
• Participates in performing challenge tool tests to verify the automated inspection is working and completes appropriate documentation.
• May provide sample product to quality inspection for verification and/or audits.
• Meets production quota and efficiency requirements.
• Assists in other areas on the production floor as needed.
• Has the flexibility to be efficiently assigned to any press based on production needs.
• Proficiently keeps up with parts coming off the press(es) ensuring catch bins do not overflow and parts do not fall on the floor.
• Accurately completes all paperwork following GDP Guidelines.
• Successfully follows all cleanroom requirements and gowning protocols.
• Communicates timely with the opposite shifts regarding press status noting any quality and/or process concerns during the shift transition.
• Professionally and promptly communicates issues as they arise to the designated employee, Cell Lead, and/or Shift Supervisor.
• Stays at the assigned area from the start of the shift to the end of shift. Effectively works with other Operator(s) to cover assigned work area while on break. Adheres to the break schedule and returns to assigned work area promptly.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is desired.
• One to three months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to identify problems.
• Must be able to multi-task to visually inspect and package product from multiple presses at a time.
• Must be able to follow work instructions/procedures.
• Must be able to visually inspect product and identify defects as defined by the work instructions.
• Must be detail-oriented to be able to accurately verify part numbers and quantities.
• Experience with Automation machines/equipment is a plus.
• Demonstrates a mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use powered pallet jacks.
• Experience using RF Scanners is a plus.

Schedule:

The position will begin as a 1st shift role and later transition to a 12-hour shift role, operating on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

Why Work at MGS:

• Job Stability
• • We are an essential business providing critical life-saving healthcare components.
• Opportunity for Growth
• • We pride ourselves on promoting internally whenever possible.
• 12-hour shift schedule (7-7)
• • 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule, working 3 days one week (36 hours) and 4 days the next (48 hours) allows for days off during the week and OT every other week.
  • Approximately, 75 less work days per year working on our 12-hour shift schedule.
• Community Involvement
• • We are devoted to giving back to the Community through organized charity events and raising money, clothing, or non-perishable food for local charities to educating the younger generation about the career opportunities available in manufacturing.
• Benefits
• • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401K with match, vacation, and holidays.

The interview process may consist of an in person interview, reference checks, pre-employment drug screening, and a background check.

ABOUT MGS:

As a global provider of healthcare manufacturing solutions, MGS provides the right balance to drive vital innovations: robust end-to-end solutions combined with the strong customer focus and seamless collaboration of an agile partner. That’s why we’re the engineering and manufacturing partner of choice for today’s leading Pharma, Diagnostic and MedTech innovators. Serving customers from 12 strategically located facilities around the world, we transform our customers’ most pressing challenges into innovations that improve lives. To learn more about MGS, please visit www.mgsmfg.com.

From: MGS Mfg. Group, Inc