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SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

Job Summary:  Monitor work of shift employees in a medical manufacturing and assembly environment: recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate Assembly, Packaging, and Test equipment, per validated processes, to produce medical devices or sub-assemblies.  Work with Quality Technician for start-up approval of assembly lines.
• Monitor and provide ongoing feedback regarding the daily performance of shift employees and help to ensure product conformance to customer specifications and scheduled delivery dates, while helping to monitor the quality, production, scrap, safety, cost and customer service for the shift. 
• Train operators in proper work methods per specifications and work instructions.
• Set up, troubleshoot and resolve process/equipment problems.  Monitor processes, policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, and cost) and cost effectiveness. 
• Work closely with customer service, quality, scheduling and various other departments to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications and delivery times.
• Post daily production, daily scrap, and monitor inventory of product used. 
• Maintain lot traceability and perform line clearance and reconciliation, as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the plastics industry, preferably assembly, and clean room/medical device assembly.
• Ability to understand and practice company and customer quality requirements.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of various assembly methods and secondary operations equipment.  Knowledge of equipment setup, operating techniques, and troubleshooting.  
• The ability to visualize and help design/develop tools, fixturing, processes to obtain maximum efficiency.  
• Working knowledge of ISO, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.  
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English. 

ADA Requirements:

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards which may require respiratory protection

At SMC Ltd. we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. 

SMC Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V; this organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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