Molding Operator I - Injection Molding - 2nd Shift at Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. in Ave Maria, Florida

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 61441 Title: Molding Operator I - Injection Molding - 2nd Shift Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Ave Maria. FL

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. This position is to produce superior products following Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. Molding/Assembly processes and procedures. This position will be located at our manufacturing facility in Ave Maria, FL. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Second Shift - 4-day/10-hour - 3:30pm to 2:00am, rotating crew schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives work order and verifies that the components are correct.


• Verifies work before proceeding with operations.


• Ability to identify different molding defects and notify the technician or process tech when they occur.


• Ability to consistently meet set standards for cycle times on molding machines.


• Completes all documentation correctly and consistently, maintaining minimal errors in production paperwork and in SAP reporting system.


• Verify inspection tools issued to job are available and correct.


• Verify that inspection process are kept at AQLS C=0 @2.5.


• Demonstrates ability to meet or exceed productivity and consistently produce good quality products.


• Inspects parts to specifications/print, utilizing micrometers, calipers, fixed gauges and optical gauges.


• Follow all safety guidelines of the molding area including utilization of PPE.


• Keep workstation and shop floor neat, clean and organized at all times.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Manufacturing experience preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Proficient with basic measuring equipment and instruments, good mechanical aptitude, proficient with QAD job tracking and demonstrates housekeeping etiquette.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Understands the basic operations of running an injection molding machine. Understands the safety and use of the molding room tools as in cutters, exacta knifes, swivel blades etc.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to identify all molding room defects and insert defects.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Medical Clinics


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.