Machine Operator

Company: Idex Corporation
Location: Middleboro
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

JOB TITLE: Machine Operator I

REPORTS TO: Value Stream Manager

JOB LOCATION: Middleboro, MA

Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society.

FLUIDICS TEAMS

Our fluidics team is located across Oak Harbor, WA, Rohnert Park, CA, Bristol, CT, and Middleboro, MA. At IDEX Health & Science, we don't just build components; we also create innovative solutions that maximize performance and enable complete optimization of the fluidic pathway. Product lines include: Column Hardware, Degassers, Fluidic Connections, Manifolds, Pumps, Pump Components, Sensors, RI Detectors, and Valves.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

An essential component in our manufacturing process, the Machine Operator I refines parts through various methods, keeping the manufacturing production cycle moving. Under general and routine supervision and following established procedures, a Machine Operator I operates production machines to manufacture components to item specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

* Machine production parts by operating equipment such as brushing, lapping, rolling, drilling, chamfering, and grinding machines using existing setups and/or fixtures.
* Start and stop machines as required to maintain quality, safety, and production efficiency.
* Use quality control gauges and typical measuring tools such as dial calipers, outside and depth micrometers, to monitor production parts for conformance to specifications.
* Inspect own work-in-process with accepted procedures.
* Submit parts to in-process inspection in accord with accepted procedures.
* Under routine supervision make minor adjustments necessary to maintain quality of production.
* Maintain proper lubrication and fluid levels to insure safe and efficient machine operation.
* Remove scrap metal from machines necessary to maintain safe and efficient machine operation.
* Report equipment or tooling malfunction to lead person.
* Move parts from area to area and complete appropriate documentation.
* Maintain daily logs and necessary inspection reports.
* Perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

* High School Graduate or equivalent.
* Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Machine Operator or equivalent and has demonstrated certain skills and product knowledge.
* Capable of reading fine graduations on micrometers.

PREFERRED SKILLS and ABILITIES:

* Experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Good mechanical aptitude required.
* Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds frequently, write by hand and keyboard, and operate small measurement devices.
* Visual acuity needed for close detail work, microscope inspection, operating tools and machinery, using measurement devices and visual inspection involving small defects and parts.
* Ability to read blueprints, knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and use of gauge block and laser ZYGO preferred.

DISCLAIMER:

Major responsibilities include the principal functions of the job. The job description shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or other duties that may be assigned during normal operations Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

This statement affirms the continuing IDEX Corporation Policy on non-discrimination in employment and treatment during employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status, veteran's status, or any other non-job related characteristic or criteria protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@idexcorp.com OR call us at 847-498-7070- Job Opportunities.

IDEX Health& Science LLC., a unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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