Lead Machine Operator

Currier Plastics

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

    Highlights

    MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries. We are seeking a Lead Machine Operator to support our supervisors in ensuring that production jobs are properly staffed with trained personnel.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Jose, CA

    Description

    Summary

    MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries.

    We are seeking a Lead Machine Operator to support our supervisors in ensuring that production jobs are properly staffed with trained personnel. You will perform a variety of production activities to ensure that production schedules and quality requirements are met while maximizing efficient up-time operation.

    Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Assigns Machine Operators to machines and jobs based on past performance, capability, experience, and job difficulty
    • Staff's jobs to meet production schedules and quality requirements
    • Assists in training Machine Operators in following departmental procedures and job requirements
    • Ensures workstations are adequately supplied with materials, tools, documentation, samples, labels, etc.
    • Instructs and monitors Machine Operators’ safety and housekeeping practices
    • Ensures production personnel maintain accurate inventories and reject counts
    • Checks and verifies labels match job pack
    • Alerts Supervisor or Maintenance personnel concerning equipment and/or machine problems
    • Other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department

    Requirements

    Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • Two or more years of plastics or manufacturing production experience; medical device experience preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to run and troubleshoot multiple machines and part families.
    • Able to explain the production process for the assigned area, including parameters, defect modes and their causes.
    • Working knowledge of OEE — able to calculate it, interpret it by loss category, and act on it.
    • Working knowledge of IQMS or comparable ERP/MES production reporting.
    • Able to read and interpret work instructions, Quality Plans, packaging specifications and master process records (Red Book).
    • Able to train, direct and hold a team accountable; clear written and verbal communication including email escalation.

    Benefits

    Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

    Generous PTO.

    401K Match.

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