Machine Operator Brass Handle Cell 3rd Shift - Johnson City, TN

Our Johnson City Location is looking for someone to join their Brass Handle Cell as a Machine Operator.  This is a 3rd shift position scheduled to work Sunday night to Friday morning from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

We offer competitive wages and a full menu of benefits including health (3 options), dental (provided), vision, life (provided) + extra life, short-term and long-term disability (provided), 401k (retirement) with company matching, 10 holidays and paid time off.

SCOPE

This role charter covers the functions of the brass handle cell that includes Packing, Auto Pack and Auto Paint. This cell ensures that rotary instruments are assembled and packed according to the Device History Records. Ensures products are correctly labeled and packed properly.  Paint bands and rings according to product specifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Auto Pack Operations includes:
  • Operates auto packs machine.
    • Loads slides/packs for machines.
    • Cleans bowls to pack machine as required.
    • Reviews packs to ensure quality.
  • Groups packs as required and places in indicated storage boxes.
  • Completes paperwork as required.
  • Repairs machines as needed.
• Labeling Operation includes:
  • Labels instruments.
    • Inspects instruments to ensure quality and correct labels.
  • Checks Device History Record (DHR) against orders.
  • Inspects paperwork for accurate specifications and documentation.
• Auto Paint Operation includes:
  • Operates band and ring painting machines.
    • Paints rings and bands on handles/files according to specifications.
    • Turns on and off machines and ovens as required.
    • Performs quality review of painted items.
  • Places painted objects in oven as required.
  • Adjusts and cleans machines as needed.
  • Catalogues information as required.
• Auto Assembly Operation includes:
  • Operates auto assembly machine.
    • Loads handles and files into machine.
    • Loads the stop cord into machine.
    • Monitors operation.
    • Performs quality review of assembled files.
• Brush Machine – Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Calibration Lines Paint Machines – Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Label Printing (Kiaro! And Zebra printers)  - Operates as outlined in Work Instructions
• Ensures Vortex Blue products are heat treated within specifications
• Confirms that heating data is correct.
• Brush machine is utilized to remove debris from file(s).
• Depending on the needs of the company, the employee may be entrusted with and asked to perform other tasks related to his/her competence.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred or equivalent of work experience and education.  A technical degree or certification is a plus.

YEARS AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year machine operation experience or equivalent technical work/education experience.

KEY REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES

• Ability to handle small, sharp pieces.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positioning.
• Ability to use a magnet, microscope, scale, and X-Acto knife as well as Allen wrenches for adjusting of machines.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Detailed oriented and self-motivated.
• Works well under pressure, can multitask and time management.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedural documents and safety instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively and clearly communicate one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic computer skills such as data entry, manufacturing software, email and internet applications.

Physical and Environmental Environment:

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily routine will consist mostly of production work requiring light to medium physical activity. 

Frequency:

Seldom (0-10%):  Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Occasional (11-32%):  Talk or hear.

Frequent (34-66%):  Reach with hands and arms.

Constant (67-100%):  Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Vision Requirement:  Close, distance, color and ability to adjust focus.

Weight lifted:  Up to 20 lbs seldom (0-10%) with occasionally lifting up to 10 lbs (11-33%).

Seldom (0-10%) - Work with fumes or airborne particles.

Constant (67-100%) - Work near moving mechanical parts (manufacturing machinery).

The typical work environment is moderate noise (manufacturing machinery).

Provided hearing protection when needed due to loud noises (excessive noise from ventilation system).

Repetitive motion – provided breaks to do proper hand exercises.