Viant Medical

New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!

Earn up to an additional ($800) Attendance Monthly Bonus

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BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match

WELL-BEING

• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
• Discounted family caregiving support

CAREER GROWTH

• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-site Training Programs
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans

Our top-notch work environment includes:

• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean Room Environment (hospital grade cleanliness)
• Clean, Quiet, Comfortable Setting

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is highly independent and responsible position reporting to the Production Manager. The Process Technician will serve as an expert on injection molding machines, auxiliary and processing equipment. Strong trouble shooting skills required. Responsible for mold changes, set-up & process troubleshooting. Provides technical training, direction, and hands-on technical leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set up, start and process shoot injection-molding machines in accordance with standard work.

2. Ensure all secondary equipment is setup and running accurately.

3. Diagnose production problems and make adjustments.

4. Document changes to cycles and job log during set up/start up.

5. Communicate and repair all malfunction of equipment or tooling to the proper support department.

6. Complete TPM (Total Preventative Maintenance) on assigned presses.

7. Complete all documentation pertaining to injection molding machine set up and tool cleaning/prepping.

8. Ensure molds are cleaned/prepped and tagged/staged properly per standard work.

9. Assist operator Teams with operating problems.

10. Assist in training Process Technician I’s as needed.

11. Material handling and quality checks.

12. Use strong problem solving skills to trouble shoot molding machines and auxiliary equipment. Determines the root cause of machine alarms. Makes all necessary adjustments and tool or machine repair recommendations.

13. Oversees all validations and tool approvals for their assigned shift.

14. Evaluates resins to molding performance.

15. Ensures production times are met.

16. Check and complete all paperwork associated with the setup and adjustments of tooling, machines and auxiliary equipment.

17. Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.

18. Maintain a safe working environment. Maintain a good housekeeping policy.

19. Communicate best practice to other team members and shifts.

20. Other projects and tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ Years experience as an Injection Molding Process Technician in an Injection Molding Facility. Machines from 10-720T.
• Experience in medical molding operations and robots are a plus.
• Must provide own tools.
• Minimize equipment downtime.
• Leadership and training experience preferred. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of processing characteristics of different types of materials (i.e. PET, PP, & PVC).
• Experience in cGMP, ISO 13485, lean manufacturing, 5S, process troubleshooting, and root cause identification are key components of this position.
• Familiarity with clean room operations, understanding of Scientific Molding. Ability to program, start & troubleshoot molding machines and robots.
• Should have good mechanical aptitude, be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and have general knowledge of hand tools.
• Capable of reading and understanding blue prints.
• Must be willing to work off shift and overtime.

EDUCATION GUIDELINES

High School Diploma is required. Technical degree is preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for a candidate who can demonstrate the combination of experience, training and education to be capable of successfully fulfilling all duties and responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature change.

humidity.

The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause a worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

The worker is subject to oils: There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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