Production Operator (Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care)

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Job Description:

3M Health Care is now Solventum

Solventum is seeking Production Operator candidates to join our team in Meriden CT!

• Starting Pay: $20.90/hour (pay increase after 12 months)
• Shift: 2nd or 3rd shift availability
• The person hired for this position will perform a variety of tasks in the Solventum Meriden plant to operate cartridge production equipment.

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers’ toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Production Operator, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Operating cartridge equipment to pleat, trim, cut seal membrane media, sub assemble, cap, final assembly, testing, drying and packaging of cartridges.

• Performing various production operations including the operating of multiple machines, where it can be done safely, and filling in on positions throughout manufacturing operations as required.
• Observing all company and OSHA safety rules and practices. Keeping the work area clean and orderly.
• Assisting in change over and setup on production line and equipment.
• Assisting other department members as needed to ensure safety and maximize output. Assisting in the training of other employees as necessary.
• Completing quality checks and, if a discrepancy is found, working with appropriate team members to solve the problem.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed prior to start).
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds unassisted and up to 70 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work either 2nd or 3rd Shift.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, or holidays as needed.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• One (1) year or more of plant, manufacturing, and/or warehouse experience
• Post-high school education
• Basic computer knowledge
• Good communication skills

Work location: Onsite - 400 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450

Travel: No Travel

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

The starting rate of pay for this position is $20.90/hour, with the potential to reach $22.40/hour. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental &