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.