Finishing Operator

Finishing Operator

Full-Time / Permanant 

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Hobson & Motzer is now part of Vantedge Medical. 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. Hobson & Motzer is a vertically integrated manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies serving the needs of the medical device market and other advanced industries. We operate two manufacturing plants with primary operations—and headquarters—centrally located in Durham, CT; our Advanced Manufacturing Center is just a few miles away in Wallingford, CT. Description. Join an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and solutions in the industry. 

About this Opportunity:

This position will effectively clean, deburr and polish manufactured components per M.O.I's ensuring conformance to specifications.  Duties are generally prioritized, allowing employee to perform independently, with intermittent close supervision, in conformance with written instructions, established schedules and pre-determined priorities.  Problems not clearly defined by written directives and/or instructions are reviewed with supervisor to determine course of action.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively process product according to M.O.I.'s and W.I
• Accurately measures and mixes tumbling compounds per M.O.I's and W.I ensuring correct media, solutions, times, flow meters, temperatures, etc. are used. 
• Uses gages and visual aids to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Properly and safely operates al equipment/tools in finishing area, (i.e, OTEC's, Burr benches, vibratory bowls, cob dryers, spin dryers, cleaning machines, etc.).
• Ensures product is processed following FIFO, unless otherwise directed. 
• Ensures product ID and traceability is maintained by accurately filing out required paperwork (Followers, Inspection Tickets, etc.).
• Operates Secondary Production Machinery and Equipment as assigned.
• Maintain and organized, clean and saft work environment by following 6S standards.
• Properly follow all H&H procedures and policies.
• Use correct P.P.E per JHAs.  Inspect and maintain P.P.E appropriately; required to wear safety shoes with the standard F2412 and F2413 rating.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities, including the Idea System.
• Perform all other duties as assigned. 

• High school or technical school diploma, or General Education Degree.
• 3+months related experience and/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; ability to read and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work overtime and Saturdays on an as needed basis.