November 6, 2024

Merit Medical Systems Inc.

South Jordan

FULL TIME

Production Operator III

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs a variety of medical assembly and processing tasks as a production team member, including performing various technical assembly tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. May include but not limited to performing one or more processes within quality specifications while visually monitoring the machines/equipment used to ensure proper function.
2. Ability to rotate through the assembly line, performing all production assembly operations.
3. Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure it meets specifications per work order and procedure instructions.
4. Assists Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
5. Operates equipment at or above reasonable expectancy levels.
6. Ensures product assembled meets quality standards.
7. Rejects product outside of specifications.
8. Adheres to safety standards.
9. May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
10. Working overtime may be required for this position.
11. Performs other related assembly and processing tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
Writing
Sitting
Standing
Bending
Visual acuity
Color perception
Depth perception
Reading
Field of vision/peripheral
Fine motor skills
Noise
Chemical vapors
Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.
Three months of assembly experience required.
Capable of rotating through and performing all tasks on the assembly line including technical tasks requiring precise motor skills.

Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.
Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
Attentiveness in performing tasks.
Ability to provide new process suggestions
Ability to work as a team member in assembling sterile medical products.
Ability to meet line rate expectations.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

At the Corporate site, if the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).

COMPETENCIES

Medical product assembly/machine monitoring
Quality specifications/inspection
Equipment/machine operation
Manual dexterity

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following: