Senior Manufacturing Operator

Thompson First Group is seeking Senior Manufacturing Operators for a Direct Hire position for a local client in Elkton, MD. 

Shift:

• 3rd Shift (6pm-6:30am, 12 Hours, Rotating Schedule)

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
• Knowledge of mechanics of machine motion and drive
• Ability to readily transfer knowledge to others
• Knowledge of production reporting tools
• Mechanical/electrical aptitude with analytical problem-solving skills, flexibility, and understanding of high-speed production equipment are essential
• Experience in operation of basic machine shop equipment (i.e. drill press, belt sander, grinder, band saw, etc.) and forklift
• Organizational skills as well as proper documentation skills
• Aptitude for focused attention and well-organized thought process
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Typically requires occasional individual lifting up to 50lbs and shared lift up to 100 lbs
• Typically requires a high school diploma with a minimum of five years of production maintenance experience
• Prefer an AA degree in mechanical or electrical discipline

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain high speed and/or manual production equipment to efficiently produce a quality product and provide training assistance as needed
• Receives requirements for order and up-coming changeovers from Supervisor
• Requires minimal supervision
• Manufacturing Operator has responsibility for providing daily work direction and training to other less experienced personnel as requested
• Handles higher level problems and troubleshooting and work delegation
• May be work independently on an off shift or in place of a supervisor
• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations
• Continuously monitor machine and the product being produced for potential problems or defects ensuring product according to ISO and government standards
• Maintain adequate raw material supply to machines to maintain uninterrupted production cycles
• Has demonstrated initiative with ability to work independently
• Answer machine alarms and un-jam components as they feed into machines
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of the manufacturing technology by providing improvements and stabilization to the process
• Set, control, and confirm process parameters
• Properly package plastic component within GMP guidelines
• Maintain proper documentation in accordance with section and Company policies
• Perform assigned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Instruct and train new operators on a continuing basis as required
• Maintain production area in a clean and orderly manner and other duties as needed
• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of Quality System; including but not limited to: process controls, inspection procedures, document/data control, and change control practices
• Participates in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit in order to provide ideas, methods or processes for unit/company performance improvement
• Typically works around high-speed machinery requiring close attention to safety to prevent physical entanglement, product jams, etc
• May at times require the use of hearing protection if working in high noise level area

Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.