Manufacturing Operator 1

Job Summary

Responsible for measuring buttons with a drop gauge and recording information on the base of the cup in accordance with QWI. Block measured parts using Delrin arbors and an automated blocking system (Auto-blockers). May adjust auto-blockers and wax dispenser.

Responsibilities

• Receive carrier and lathed button parts from base curve operator.
• Measure each part using a ruby tip on the drop gauge system.
• Record measured number on the base of cup using a sharpie.
• Use a microscope (Adjust Focus) to check the surface of base curve for any defects (Cracks, scratches and scuff marks).
• Monitor and stir wax in reservoirs of all blockers to ensure sufficient wax is present.
• May cut wax cube to fit in reservoirs using a hammer and razor blade.
• Block measured parts using Delrin arbors and automated blocking system.
• Use compressed air to blow off debris from the lathed part.
• Follow all manufacturing SOPs, GDP, and GMP guidelines.
• Fill out daily production logs (QF7530) and Device History Record's (DHR).
• A cross-trained Blocking Operator may be assigned to various areas of the manufacturing floor as needed to meet production priorities.
• As business needs dictate, work extended hours to complete daily department goals or tasks to include mandatory overtime.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Write clearly and legibly.
• Carefully handle material.
• Read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Print and speak simple sentences.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Perform operations using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Automated machinery knowledge.
• Adjust Focusing.
• Clear vision at 20 inches or less.

Work Environment:

• No sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, and smelling (0%).
• Occasionally walking, lifting and moving up to 40lbs (0-25%).
• Occasionally fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals (0-25%).
• Frequently reaching (50-75%).
• Constantly standing and using hands (75-100%).
• Constantly performing in wet or humid conditions, non-weather (75-100%).
• Constantly working near automated mechanical parts and vibrations (75-100%).
• Constantly around airborne particles (75-100%).

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Previous assembly line experience.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.