Production Operator I

Company: Danaher
Location: Duncan
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Find what drives you on a team with a more than 70-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers protect people. Our products serve a wide range of markets, so if your interests lie along the spectrum of Life Sciences to Industrial, you'll find a rewarding role here. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world.

Pall is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we're pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Position Overview

As a Production Operator I, you must possess basic operations skills as well as an ability to learn multiple areas of operations (including processes, equipment, and tools). Production Operator I's must be vigilant in ensuring operations are safe and the quality at each operation meets our specifications. You will be asked to build products according to established safety and quality procedures and work instructions. Associates in this role are also responsible for achieving safety, quality, and delivery objectives provided by the leadership team.

Job Responsibilities

* Carry out automated and manual production activities including: collecting the material from the airlock (ensure batch numbers are accurate), starting up machines - making sure to set the correct parameters, changing over the machine and operating machines according to procedures


* Complete appropriate documentation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures - including but not limited to routing information, batch control records, scrap/quality issues and scorecards


* Perform in-process quality checks during assembly including: taking samples according to the specified frequency, delivering samples to the lab for quality control as needed, checking the critical parameters (length, width, weld quality, etc.) per procedure, and checking finished goods for defects and performing final testing.


* Pack the Finished Goods; packing to accurate parameters/specifications and ensuring use of the appropriate packing bags


* Execute appropriate 5S activities (simply, straighten, scrub, standardize, and sustain) to ensure area meets world class manufacturing standards


* Actively participate in continuous improvement events and projects (called Danaher Business System (DBS)). This will include: learning lean manufacturing basics (5S, Daily Management, Standard Work), volunteering for and participating in Kaizen events, identifying areas for improvement in the process, and performing structured safety audits as trained (Kamishibai)


* Perform general administrative tasks to support the production: inform supervisor of equipment malfunction or downtime, prepare receipts and batch documentation, print labels/Kanban cards, and manage kanban cards (including scanning empty, counts, restocking, etc.)


* Enter dimensions/data in computer systems (SAP, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.)



Minimum Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)


* Knowledge of "shop math"


* Ability to read and comprehend product drawings and written work instructions


* Ability to use measuring equipment (ruler, calipers, etc.)


* Basic computer knowledge and skills (i.e. Microsoft Excel)



Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in a manufacturing environment


* Experience in a cleanroom environment


* Experience with ERP Systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.)



We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and all voices are heard. We believe in our associates and the unique perspectives they bring to every challenge, which is why we'll empower you to push the boundaries of what's possible.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

When you join us, you'll also be joining Danaher's global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you'll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

The EEO posters are available here.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

If you've ever wondered what's within you, there's no better time to find out.

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