What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - MIST position at Mesa Labs?
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.
The Machine Operator - MIST that supports our SDC business has responsibility for running the PAM machine designed to insert Biological Indicator (BI) strips into compartmented envelopes and print serialized 2D matrix barcodes.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Setup, operation, preventative maintenance, and repair of the Packet Assembly Machine to ensure the highest quality output of assembled test packets for the Mail-In Spore Testing (MIST) Services.
- Coordinate production needs with management and maintaining adequate inventory levels to support Mail-In Spore Testing Service Assembly.
- Machine setup, including performing and documenting daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance tasks.
- Preparation and transfer of raw components to passed component production areas.
- Maintaining adequate inventory levels of all raw components and ensuring correct component revisions used in production.
- Maintaining storage areas by organizing floor space and communicating with Continuous Improvement Specialist to support lean manufacturing philosophy and strategic business initiatives.
- Accurately and efficiently using customized software systems for the operation and traceability of serialized test packets inventory.
- Machine upkeep and troubleshooting a variety of issues that may arise. Examples include troubleshooting software system issues, assembly station timing issues, cam slippage, jams and printer issues.
- Performing in-process quality inspections of assembled test packets.
Qualifications/Education:
- 6 months experience in a production or laboratory environment working as a machine operator preferred, willing to train.
- Strong knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred
- Knowledge of or experience in a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industry preferred.
- High School diploma or equivalency degree required.
- Any education or interest in general science or a related field preferred
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation/Benefits:
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and compensation for this position. The package includes base salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k/Match.
Salary for this position is $22/hr.
Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
