Job Title: Material Finishing Operator
montgomery, AL, US, 36109
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
To produce quality components for sub-assemblies through processes of grinding and polishing to obtain required finish.
Duties
- Operate pneumatic grinding/polishing hand tools and stroke sanders.
- Read and interpret shop travelers and engineering blueprints and other working documents.
- Record activity (number of parts and elapse times) on the Shop Floor Control System.
- Produce quality components that meet all finish requirements as determined by Engineering.
- Remain safety conscious at all times, wearing all prescribed safety equipment, including dust mask while performing job and observing all safety rules stated in the Employee Handbook.
- Immediately report to your Supervisor any problems, discrepancies and/or irregularities related to job assignment.
- Keep machine and work area clean, neat and orderly on an ongoing and daily basis.
- Complete any and all projects, assignments and duties as directed and instructed.
- Conform to all policies, procedures and rules of conduct as communicated through the Employee handbook, Bulletin Boards, Newsletters and any other vehicle by which information is distributed by STERIS Leadership.
- Meet pulmonary standards; pass annual testing requirements.
Preferred Experience
- High school education or GED required.
- Lift and carry up to 40 lbs of materials periodically (4-7 times) during the shift.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and members of the leadership team and to show initiative to
communicate and take action on problem issues.
- Assist with training other operators.
- Ability to make decisions and stay quality focused
- Ability to understand and follow work instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to adapt to conditions as dictated by business requirements.
- Ability to work with others.
- Willingness to work overtime, if required.
- Knowledge, understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing tools, such as, 5S, Kanban Inventory, Visual Management, Waste elimination, and Root Cause Problem Solving are preferred.
STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 16,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
montgomery, AL, US, 36109
Nearest Major Market: Montgomery
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