Job Summary: Responsible for the setup, operation, and support of a wide range of manufacturing equipment used in the production of medical device components, including cases and trays, ensuring adherence to quality, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Duties and Responsibilities: • Obtain and apply information from work instructions, routers/travelers, and process sheets. • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications. • Set up and operate manufacturing equipment such as brake press, extruder, turret press, water jet, silkscreen, laser, and related machinery. • Support production operations by assisting with material movement as needed. • Monitor machine performance and make adjustments to ensure quality output. • Perform first-piece and in-process inspections to verify conformance. • Inspect finished parts for cosmetic and dimensional defects. • Perform secondary operations such as deburring, polishing, cleaning, and preparation. • Label, identify, and track product throughout production. • Complete and maintain required documentation (travelers, inspection records, etc.). • Escalate issues to leadership to help maintain productivity. • Maintain clean and organized work area per 5S/6S standards. • Assist with prototype builds and process improvements. • Train other operators once proficient. • Other duties as assigned. • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Education: • Minimum: High School or GED Experience: • 1-3 years Manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred. KSA's: • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions. • Basic mechanical aptitude. • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to operate and troubleshoot multiple machines. • Strong documentation and inspection skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment. Work Environment: • Work performed in a production environment. • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high, in some areas.