Autoclave Operator I

Sigvaris is currently looking for an Autoclave Operator I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Autoclave Operator I is responsible for efficiently operating the Steam Boarding machines following set procedures and work instructions.

SCHEDULE:

 • Monday to Thursday

 • 4 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

 • $20.12 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year of employment

 • Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.\*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 • Properly place and align multiple types of products onto aluminum forms to properly fold "pop out" heel and toe.

 • Stage products in 6S locations after completion of Folding process.

 • Help train new personnel as well as cross training employees.

 • Work toward meeting all production goals set by Planning and the quality goals set by management.

 • Perform all miscellaneous duties as they pertain to position.

 • Maintain a safe work environment by following set procedures and safety instructions.

 • Keep area clean as it pertains to 6S company and departmental goals.

 • Ensure that all things are in their proper place and that all 6S labels are visible and not worn.

 • Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

      o Interacts with external and internal customers in a manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

      o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

 • Demonstrates effective communication methods.

      o Supervisor and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

 • Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.

 • Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.

 • Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

 • Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

 • A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.

 • Highly prefer someone with manufacturing experience.

 • Highly prefer someone with machine operator experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses boarding operating machines.

 • Regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

 • Ability to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.

 • Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

 • Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.

 • Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

 • Tolerance for heat

AUTHORITY TO MAKE DECISIONS (AS IT PERTAINS TO JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

 • To stop Folding when producing bad quality

 • To scrap products having bad quality

What We Offer You:

 • Competitive salary with automatic increase every 6 months for the first year of employment.

 • Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)

 • Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)

 • Flexible Spending Account

 • Dental Plan

 • FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

 • Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement

 • 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

 • Paid Time Off

 • 10 Paid Holidays per Year

 • Paid Holidays

Successful completion of background check, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.