Position Summary
Sets up and operates converting packaging equipment to assemble packaging products for disposable medical device packaging markets by performing the following duties.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Set up and operate converting equipment by following established work procedures and instructions
- Read and understand converting customer specifications
- Mount plate, dies and secure assemblies in bed of machine
- Install and align all relevant auxiliary equipment (punches, secondary dies, edge guides, eye block readers)
- Clean dies and return to storage area
- Check sample of finish product from the end of the machine and inspect for imperfections .
- Perform required specification checks per relevant documentation.
- Meet and / or exceed productivity and quality requirements
- Complete daily and weekly production and labor reporting paperwork.
- Perform all necessary 5S and housekeeping duties, as defined by the team leader, to maintain a safe and organized work area.
- Deliver presentations to individuals or groups on medical packaging products or the converting making process.
- Conducts/ participates in 5S and safety audits, implements corrective actions and inspects product.
Basic Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business.
- Basic mathematical aptitude, reading measuring rule , and effective communication skills.
Experience – Sr. Converting Technician
- Minimum of 5 yrs. of related experience in fabricating machine operations required or related machinery in related business.
- Proficiently sets-up and runs all Pouch machines
- Extensive material knowledge
- Reads and follows instructions,
- High degree of attention to details, trouble shooting, basic mathematical aptitude, reading measuring rule, and effective communication skills.
- Aptitude in machine operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret data/documents/safety rules or manuals/ operating instructions or procedures/maintenance, etc.
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner, etc.
- Ability to speak effectively, present information, respond to questions in a clear and concise manner, etc.
Physical Requirements
- Employee is required to stand, bend, kneel, walk, sit, balance, handle or feel objects; tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
- Manufacturing environment
- Hearing protection recommended .
- Hair, beard nets and smocks required . Gloves ARE required for all products or functions , e xcept for products involving tape.
- Exposure to manufacturing equipment (moving parts, cutters etc.).
- Exposure to odors associated with manufacturing.
Special Requirements
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends
