Manufacturing Operator 3 - 3rd Shift

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Merck Group is seeking a Manufacturing Operator 3 for the 3rd shift in Sheboygan Falls to operate membrane manufacturing equipment, set up lines, move raw materials via SAP, run PCS controlled batch processes, perform in process testing, and package finished membranes to customer specs while upholding safety and quality documentation. This role also involves writing and revising SOPs, training new staff, and applying MES data to monitor critical quality attributes. The company offers a $5,000 sign on bonus, a pay range of $21 to $38 per hour, and comprehensive benefits, with some first shift training on 6:00 am to 2:30 pm for several months. Eligibility to work in the US is required and sponsorship is not offered. How to apply: tailor your resume to emphasize membrane production, casting and slitting operations, PCS/SAP/MES familiarity, documentation accuracy, and teamwork, while demonstrating physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a readiness to learn and train across shifts.

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

$5000 Sign on Bonus Hired

Your role: 

The Membrane Operator 3 is a shift-based position reporting to the Supervisor, Membrane Manufacturing. The Membrane Operator 3 is responsible for the operation of all membrane manufacturing equipment in an efficient and competent manner with regard to safety, quality, and documentation. The operator works as a team member in the Membrane 1 facility and is responsible for manufacturing, packaging, and shipment of membrane material. 

In this role, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produces Lateral Flow Membranes in a clean manufacturing facility to meet the demands and requirements of MilliporeSigma customers 
• Set up equipment, move raw chemical materials utilizing SAP, facilitate batch mixing utilizing PCS programming, and run analytical testing on in-process samples 
• Operate membrane utility equipment & the casting machine using the PCS operating system, modify parameters during the casting process 
• Cut finished membrane rolls, test samples, and package the rolls to final customer specifications 
• Write and revise relevant membrane SOPs using applicable documentation software 
• Lead training of new employees in companionship with management/staff trainers and participate in cross-training with current employees to convey mastery of membrane production 
• Understand and record critical quality attributes of membrane and respective processing parameters utilizing MES software 
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of mixing, casting, and slitting operations and can work with little to no supervision between all membrane functions 
• Some training to take place on 1st shift 6:00am to 2:30pm for several months

Physical Attributes: 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach above the shoulder, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, or crawl 
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted 
• Ability to move more than 50 pounds with assistance 
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regular use of phones, computers, office equipment, and laboratory equipment 
• Mechanical aptitude and dexterity  

Who you are

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting

OR

• Associate degree in a scientific discipline and 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing setting
• 2+ years of experience running laboratory-based tests

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Associate degree in chemistry, biology or other life science discipline
• 1 year of experience operating forklift

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Pay Range for this position: $21/hour - $38/hour​
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here  

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