**JOB DESCRIPTION:** The Machine Operator sets up, operates, and is responsible for ensuring the machines produce high-quality products for our medical devices. **KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Read and follow operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedures + Load component materials into product-specific tools + Performs in-process inspection of all parts and/or assemblies + Performs various dimensional inspections using specific dies or gauges, or dimensional inspection systems and micrometers + Ability to perform basic manufacturing setup tasks + Works within standards and operating procedures to plan, perform, and make decisions regarding the setup and operations of a variety of production equipment, including automated machine processes and controls to perform routine assembly-line production functions of filling, packing, assembling, labeling, and inspecting + May perform clean-up functions in sterilized areas + Identifies the need for minor equipment repairs + May analyze and evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams, test, and inspect procedures + Assists with root-cause analysis activities for process or product exceptions + May monitor quality by statistical process or other control procedures + Ensures accurate documentation of all relevant quality, safety, and maintenance documents + Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves basic issues associated with the machine performance and/or product quality + Perform other duties as required **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** + High School diploma + Can effectively work in a team setting and communicate effectively across the department + Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) + Strong attention to detail + Ability to be punctual to ensure production + Ability to work on assignments that are semi-routine with the skill to recognize any deviations from the specification + Ability to operate independently within the constraints of approved process-related + Must be proficient in English with the ability to read, write, analyze/evaluate charts, follow simple diagrams and perform basic arithmetic + Basic proficiency with PCs (Personal Computers) and basic use of a Windows environment is required **PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:** + The employee is required to work in a cleanroom environment and is expected to follow the guidelines and rules for working in the cleanroom. This includes following the gowning procedure, covering hair in a hairnet, and wearing personal protective equipment as appropriate. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. + The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. + The employee is frequently required to sit for extensive periods. + The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. + The employee is frequently required to use wrists, hands, and/or fingers in a repetitive motion. + The employee is frequently required to see clearly when viewing objects at a close distance to discern visual defects in the part.