Production Operator

Vantedge Medical

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Wheeling, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Production Operator performs finishing activities such as grinding, buffing, and polishing on medical components. They are also responsible for loading/unloading machinery and inspecting parts using manual measurement tools.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience as a machine operator, demonstrating mechanical aptitude and strong hand-eye coordination. You possess basic math and English skills to follow standard operating procedures and count parts accurately. Experience with visual and manual inspection equipment like calipers and micrometers is required, with blueprint reading being a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

grinding tools

grit / sand blasting machine

caliper

micrometer

blueprints

Job Description

Description

Production Operator 

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

$17 - $19 DOE

Night Shift 4:30pm to 3:00am (10-hour shift) flexible to select a start time between 4:30pm and 6:00pm M-F and occasional weekends may be needed.

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Opportunity:

The Production Operator is responsible to do a variety of functions in the department including manually loading and unloading parts into rotating machinery, using basic math skills, and inspecting parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform finishing activities with the use of grinding tools; sharpen corners or edges, buff down surfaces, polish for brighter finish.
  • fine-tune finished piece processing with the use of knives, cutting tools, hand sanders, and other manual equipment.
  • Maintain count of machined parts and clean, wash or tumble parts as required.
  • Operate a grit / sand blasting machine (we will train)
  • Follow all safety guidelines as stated by Vantedge Medical
  • Read and understand standard operating procedure instructions (we will train)

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience as a machine operator 
  • Cooperative, team-focused attitude
  • Ability and willingness to cross-train in a variety of jobs in the Secondary Department.
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Ability to manually load/unload parts into rotating machinery
  • Basic math skills (to count parts)
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.
  • Ability to lift 15 pounds regularly
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout the day for entire shift
  • Ability to read English and follow standard operating procedure instructions
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints (preferred)
  • Communicate / train others when needed
  • Ability to inspect parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer etc.)

Vantedge Medical

Vantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 100 years, we have been partnering with customers in complex precision manufacturing and assembly with differentiated engineering, prototyping support, and quality systems for diverse medical markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Radiation Oncology, Surgical Instruments and Components, Orthopedics, Dental implants, and more. Our seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains and accelerate time to market for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Precision Micro Machining, Large Format Machining, Assembly, Sophisticated Sheet Metal Fabrication, Medical Precision Metal Stamping, Precision Electro-Chemical Machining, Progressive Die Tooling, R&D and Automation Technology, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. With a nationwide presence, our 650,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to provide capital equipment and consumables to top-tier medical OEMs.
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