Packaging & Automation Machine Operator

by on January 21, 2019 in Career Opportunity

Job Title:

Packaging & Automation Machine Operator

Department:

Facilities and Maintenance

Reports To:

Sr. Manager Facilities and Maintenance

Pay Classification:

Hourly

Position Summary:

Packaging & Automation Machine Operator will perform a wide range of operations associated with the maintenance, set-up, adjusting and operating of all types of manufacturing packaging equipment in rapid diagnostic test at Chembio.

Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Operate equipment for manufacturing as needed, Machine Set-up and change over per SOP, includes preforming leak testing if applicable.
  • Assist with pre and post line clearance; i.e. equipment set-up and take down.
  • Work request and Logbook documentation
  • Will be required to lift 50+ lbs, fill up bins, hoppers etc. and maintain manufacturing materials on the line as required.
  • Performing procedural adjustments of manufacturing equipment.
  • Performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing-related equipment and maintaining records on file.
  • Ability to diagnose & troubleshoot manufacturing equipment (to recognize and identify potential problems with equipment).
  • Must be able to remove, replace, align, adjust and make necessary correction on all mechanical equipment in a timely matter.
  • Performs equipment housekeeping. This includes performing all job clean up as related to maintenance tasks, duties and functions.
  • Be able to identify equipment related safety issues.
  • Performs LOTO Policy and Procedure, as required by SOP.
  • Completing maintenance work requests in a timely manner.
  • Performing projects as determined by the Assembly Supervisor, Lead Machine Maintenance Mechanic and Sr. Manager Facilities and Maintenance
  • Other duties as needed to meet Department, Manufacturing or Business needs
Qualifications Required
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Familiar with efficiency and quality measurements
  • Have good situational judgment and decision making skills.
  • Knowledge of packaging and automated equipment.
  • Able to perform repairs and adjustment of manufacturing equipment
  • Understand and follow company policies and procedures on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s & SOP’s).
  • Must be flexible to working hours including overtime & weekends

For immediate consideration, please send a resume to srivera@chembio.com Chembio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.