Manufacturing Operator - 3rd Shift

The Opportunity:

Manufacturing Operator

Job Summary:

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

The Manufacturing Operator reports to his/her immediate supervisor. Under close supervision, he/she may set up and operate a variety of machines in order to produce materials. He/she may deliver raw materials and intermediates to production sites and/or keep departments clean and orderly. Assists in a variety of routine duties in the operation and preparation of equipment and materials.

Job Description:

• Adheres to strict safety regulations of the company. 

• Maintains a safe, clean and organized work area and ensures that others are doing the same. 

• Learns and adheres to safety rules for the work area as it pertains to handling chemicals and equipment. 

• Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations. 

• Monitors and performs daily activities within the production area (processing/ packaging/ testing/ sampling) to ensure safety practices are being followed

• Identifies and corrects potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

• May assist in activities related to hazardous waste disposal such as proper waste stream identification/classification and ensuring that these streams are properly segregated and adhered to. 

• May be responsible for devising and implementing safety improvements. 

• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing. 

• 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.  Recommends 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 in order 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. 

• 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.  

Quality Related:  

• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description. 

• Ensures that all manufacturing and testing procedures are executed accurately and that documentation is done completely and accurately, including all calculations and notes. 

• Performs quality control and specialized testing on products. 

• Performs in-process QC testing and accurate documentation.

• Able to quickly draw conclusions from the results being generated. 

• Verifies and ensures that materials/supplies are properly labeled and stored.

• Maintains an awarene