Autoclave Operator I (1st shift: 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.) - $19.50/hour

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for an Autoclave Operator I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA.  As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products.  We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best.  Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Autoclave Operator I is responsible for efficiently operating the Steam Boarding machines following set procedures and work instructions.

Shift:

     • 1st: 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Pay Plus Bonuses:

• $19.50 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year of employment
• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Properly place and align multiple types of products onto aluminum forms to properly fold "pop out" heel and toe.
• Stage products in 6S locations after completion of Folding process.
• Help train new personnel as well as cross training employees.
• Work toward meeting all production goals set by Planning and the quality goals set by management.
• Perform all miscellaneous duties as they pertain to position.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following set procedures and safety instructions.
• Keep area clean as it pertains to 6S company and departmental goals.
• Ensure that all things are in their proper place and that all 6S labels are visible and not worn.
• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

          o Interacts with external and internal customers in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

          o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

     • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

          o Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.
• Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.
• Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.
• Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

Education And Work Experience:

     • A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.  This role routinely uses boarding operating machines.

• Regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.
• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).
• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
• Tolerance for heat

AUTHORITY TO MAKE DECISIONS (AS IT PERTAINS TO JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

• To stop Folding when producing bad quality
• To scrap products having bad quality

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with automatic increase every 6 months for the first year of employment.
• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
• Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
• Flexible Spending Account

• Dental Plan

• FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement
• 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year

• Paid Holidays

Successful completion of background check, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.