Sr. Operator

About the role

The Sr. Operator will be working independently and in coordination with the Lead Operator of Manufacturing or the Supervisor. They are responsible for the accurate and compliant manufacturing of various silicone products, utilizing a variety of automated and semi-automated equipment and processes. Operates mixing machines, coating machines, and cutting and packaging machines under SOP and GMP guidelines. Will perform basic troubleshooting and maintain equipment cleanliness. Interfaces and works with engineering and senior manufacturing personnel in identifying and implementing process improvements and process validations.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: 2+ years related experience
• Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPC, Hazwoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements
• Working with waste generation, classification, and disposal
• How you will thrive and create an impact
• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.
• Maintaining inventory of raw materials and components for the completed job.
• Will be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain equipment.
• Corrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment / process problems.
• Monitor and record critical process parameters.
• Communicates with management on results of product testing, trends, and deviations. Recommend process adjustments.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.
• Understand mechanism of production machines and demonstrates ability to identify areas of the operations process.
• Ensures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Accurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.
• Is responsible for accurately completing and reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.
• May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product work up.
• May interface with the Research & Development group when necessary.
• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments that include synthetic material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder free vinyl gloves.
• May assist various departments with proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
• May assist with the inspection / operation and maintenance of various safety equipment and lab ware.
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