Lead Operator ($1,500 Sign On AND Regular Quarterly Bonus Payouts!) -Carpinteria, CA (Open)

Company: Avantor
Location: Carpinteria
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryThe Lead Operator assembles mechanical units or fabricated parts to make sub-assemblies or complete products within routine and repetitive operations. They use various hand and power tools and operate equipment which may include jigs, dies, fixtures, templates, punch presses, riveting machines, circular shears, and drill presses in order to cut, file, fit, punch, ream, rivet, form, and/or assemble. Fit, align, calibrate, and adjust parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product requirements. Monitor quality of products and raw materials. May read simple blueprints. Perform simple routine maintenance and cleaning. Determines and corrects minor machine malfunctions.The teamReporting to the Supervisor of Manufacturing Operations within the Manufacturing Operations Group, the Lead Operator/Principal Technician will also mentor less-experienced peers and assist supervisors but does not formally supervise others. - let's talk!What we're looking for

• Experience: Knowledge of OSHA, NFPC, HazWoper, and other governmental regulatory requirements (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, cGMP, ISO, FDA, etc.) required. Working knowledge of functions within a typical business supply chain (e.g., shipping, receiving, order procurement / purchasing, scheduling and execution) required.
• Certification(s): Forklift required.
• Computer Skills: Computer literate (WORD/EXCEL)
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior Lead or Supervisory experience and knowledge of process production activities in a chemical or mechanical manufacturing environment preferred.
  • A.A. in Chemistry, Math, or equivalent experience helpful.
  • Excellent oral and written skills.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Prior experience at NuSil preferred.How you will thrive and create an impactOur Principal Technician/Lead Operator is responsible for Is responsible for accurately completing and final-reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.
    • Performs in-process QC testing and accurate documentation. Also is able to quickly draw conclusions from the results being generated.
    • Verifies and ensures that materials/supplies are properly labeled and stored
    • Ensures that all manufacturing and packaging procedures are performed accurately and completely.
    • Builds productive work teams, schedule, assign and review the work of subordinates.
    • Provides or coordinates training of new and existing operators in areas such as, but not limited to safe work techniques, time-saving methods, use and documentation of runsheets, and identification of safety concerns. Works with employees to learn additional skills and correct deficiencies.
    • Perseveres through various working conditions to complete tasks and projects. Takes appropriate measures to meet department needs and timelines, and to address team shortcomings. Provides work direction and appropriate feedback through multiple communication channels as deemed appropriate.
    • Optimizes procedures and processes to suit non-routine or critical conditions and situations.
    • Identifies and corrects potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
    • Devises and submits manufacturing procedure changes as needed to correct issues or to improve processes.Why Avantor?Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!DISCLAIMER:
      The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
      Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.EEO is the LawOFCCP EEO SupplementPAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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