Production Operator III (English speaker preferred)

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

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of medical assembly and processing tasks as a production team member, including performing various technical assembly tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1.    May include but not limited to performing one or more processes within quality specifications while visually monitoring the machines/equipment used to ensure proper function.
2.    Ability to rotate through the assembly line, performing all production assembly operations.
3.    Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure it meets specifications per work order and procedure instructions.  
4.    Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
5.    Operates equipment at or above reasonable expectancy levels.
6.    Ensures product assembled meets quality standards.
7.    Rejects product outside of specifications. 
8.    Adheres to safety standards. 
9.    May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
10.    Working overtime may be required for this position.
11.    Performs other related assembly and processing 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

•    Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.
•    Three months of assembly experience required.
•    Capable of rotating through and performing all tasks on the assembly line including technical tasks requiring precise motor skills.

•    Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.
•    Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
•    Attentiveness in performing tasks. 
•    Ability to provide new process suggestions
•    Ability to work as a team member in assembling sterile medical products.
•    Ability to meet line rate expectations.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

•    At the Corporate site, if the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).

COMPETENCIES

•    Medical product assembly/machine monitoring
•    Quality specifications/inspection
•    Equipment/machine operation
•    Manual dexterity

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

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

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