Molding Operator Trainee

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

NIGHT (United States of America)

Summary Of Duties

This position is responsible for cosmetic part quality, dimensional charting, paperwork completion, and submission of molded component lots to Quality Assurance for final audit approval.

Essential Functions Performed

• Performs start-up dimensions, as required.
• Packages and weighs the product and makes labels.
• Inspects parts visually and uses measuring tools; documents results and ensures compliance to drawings and specifications; performs testing of products, as required.
• Anneals products as required by the router; documents information as outlined in the manufacturing process specification (MPS).
• Reviews and submits daily lots to Quality Assurance for final audit.
• Makes computer entries.
• Assists in the training of new Molding Operators, as requested.
• Operates four or more molding machines, as required.
• Performs re-inspection, re-work, sorting and cleaning of plastic parts, as requested.
• Ensures that work areas, machines and equipment are clean and orderly.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.
  
  

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes
  
  

Summary Of Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• One year of manufacturing experience required.
• One year of molding experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to learn about and remember key information regarding parts molded in the department.
• Detail oriented.
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to perform manual tasks requiring some fine motor skills.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• GMP/MPS/QAP
• Inspection/documentation
• Packaging/labeling
• Computer skills
• Annealing documentation
  
  

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account
  
  

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Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.