Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we’re passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

The Machine Operator II that supports our SDC business has responsibility for critical machine operations in Assembly and Packaging and Tubed Media Manufacturing. A Machine Operator II can operate all critical machines for Self-Contained Biological Indicator (SCBI) Assembly and tubed media manufacturing, labeling, and packaging.

Key Job Responsibilities:

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Model personal Lean Philosophy 5S behaviors in creating a continuously improving, clean, well-organized and self-maintaining work environment. Work closely with team members and others to motivate and improve 5S knowledge and implementation.
• Follow a continuous improvement approach for team accountability for achieving high performance SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, & Morale) targets through a visual work environment.
• Comply with company ethics, code of conduct, policies, and best practices, with a commitment to safety in the workplace, valuing of diversity, and promotion of a harassment-free environment.

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complying with production schedules, concerns, and timelines.
• Maintaining accurate production data to support continuous improvement opportunities.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (Wis).
• Following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to ensure compliance.
• Complying with all safety and regulatory standards.
• Application of the Mesa Labs Quality Policy and active monitoring of product quality during manufacturing.

MACHINERY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating and maintaining tubed media filling equipment.
• Operating and maintaining tubed media torquing and labeling equipment.
• Operating and maintaining SCBI assembly machines (PODS, and EZH).
• Operating and maintaining all Assembly and Packaging Labelers.
• Assisting with troubleshooting machine performance issues.
• Coordinating with Maintenance team for critical machine repairs.
• Work closely with Manager – Manufacturing to suggest and implement machinery improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications/Education:

• High School diploma or GED, required.
• Two or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, required.
• Two or more years’ of machine operation experience, required.
• Experience in a Federal Drug Administration (FDA) regulated industry, preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation/Benefits:

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and compensation for this position. The package includes base salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k/Match.

Salary for this position is $22/hr.

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.