Production Operator in Wheeling, Illinois at Vantedge Medical

Production Operator

Full-Time | Non-Exempt

Onsite | Permanent

**WEEKNIGHT SHIFT: 4:30pm to 3:00am (10-hour shift)

flexible to select a start time between 4:30pm and 6:00pm M-F and occasional weekends may be needed.

**WEEKEND DAY SHIFT: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm | 3 days per week (Friday- Sunday)

**WEEKEND NIGHT SHIFT: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am | 3 days per week (Friday- Sunday)
PAY: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE
SHIFT PREMIUM: Plus 11% for weekend day shift + pay for additional 4 hours

Plus 15% for weekend night shift + pay for additional 4 hours
BONUS: $1,000 Sign-on Bonus for Weeknight Shift | $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for Weekend Shifts
OPENINGS: Multiple Positions Available

*We are not accepting candidates from third party agencies.

About Us:

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

About the Opportunity:

The Production Operator is responsible to do a variety of functions in the department including manually loading and unloading parts into rotating machinery, using basic math skills, and inspecting parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform finishing activities with the use of grinding tools; sharpen corners or edges, buff down surfaces, polish for brighter finish.
• fine-tune finished piece processing with the use of knives, cutting tools, hand sanders, and other manual equipment.
• Maintain count of machined parts and clean, wash or tumble parts as required.
• Operate a grit / sand blasting machine (we will train)
• Follow all safety guidelines as stated by Vantedge Medical
• Read and understand standard operating procedure instructions (we will train)

• 1+ years of experience as a machine operator
• Cooperative, team-focused attitude
• Ability and willingness to cross-train in a variety of jobs in the Secondary Department.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to manually load/unload parts into rotating machinery
• Basic math skills (to count parts)
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand/walk throughout the day for entire shift
• Ability to read English and follow standard operating procedure instructions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints (preferred)
• Communicate / train others when needed
• Ability to inspect parts through use of visual and manual inspection equipment (caliper, micrometer etc.)