Operator I, Injection Molding 3rd Shift
ICU Medical, Inc.

Position Summary

Operates various production equipment requiring average mechanical aptitude and skill in accordance with established operating procedures and safety precautions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates complex production equipment according to defined procedures. Typically involves set-up, monitoring, and control of manufacturing equipment.

• Sets up printers with correct lot number and expiration date.

• Sets up and monitors control parameters for manufacturing equipment.

• Records parameters in work order documents.

• Loads foil and film rolls on manufacturing equipment.

• Assist Specialist in line clearance.

• Conducts product sampling.

• Maintain a safe, orderly, clean work environment. Adheres to area JSA plan and ergonomic recommendations.

• Reports all accidents or near misses immediately to area specialist and/or supervisor, and any observed unsafe acts.

• Meets established production, quality, customer service, and safety and compliance standards.

• Prepares, reviews, and confirms accuracy of official plant documentation (batch records, logbooks, production reports, etc.).

• Notifies mechanic or supervisor immediately in the event of a mechanical or electrical malfunction.

• Cleans machine and performs line clearances per SOPs and guidelines.

• Adheres to cGMP guidelines, SOPs, and plant policies/rules.

• Must be able to determine whether to shut down the equipment until a supervisor can be contacted or if it can be fixed.

• Must be able to determine if the quality of the product is acceptable by the standards given in the batch record and standard operating procedures.

• Assist the Supervisor and Specialist in leading the team when running the equipment (Extrusion).

• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to read and write.

• Average mechanical aptitude and skills.

• Possess knowledge of related production operations.

• Requires the successful completion of a 1-week off-line training program plus 2 weeks on the job training.

• Must be able to pass GMP and area certifications.

• Must be able to obtain a forklift license, which will require ability to complete and pass a forklift physical, written test, and operate a forklift safely.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum six months production operator experience.

• Extrusion Dept.: Due to the technical nature of the extrusion blending/extrusion slitting area, previous experience in one of the Extrusion Departments is required.

Work Environment

• Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes, prescription glasses (if prescribed), safety glasses and any/all personal protective equipment required to perform jobs in areas.

• Must be able to move film or resin and tip rolls of film on sides and position for pick-up by roll lift or pallet jack. (250 lbs. assisted).

• Typically requires travel less than 5% of the time