Machine Operator Specialist 1 Direct

Job Band:  Job Band 15 (JB15) 
Hiring Manager:  Rocio Tenorio 
Lead Recruiter:  May Vang 
State:  Colorado (US-CO) 
Country:  United States 

Shift: B2, Thur-Sat (EOW) 5PM-5:30A 

Our ability to grow, develop new capabilities and serve even more patients around the world depends on associates like you, who are passionate about our mission. Thank you for considering this new opportunity to further unlock your potential.

The primary function of this job is to support the production of the Rika automated equipment. This job requires accountability for manufacturing procedures and associated documentation for automated manufacturing equipment and processes. This includes material handling functions, inspecting product, testing, assembling, bonding, or welding components or subassemblies together in accordance with assembly drawings and written procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• Operate a complex automated process.
  • Assist w/  lot open/close processes, including line clearance.
  • Pick parts from supermarket and efficiently load machines (with lift).
  • Help ensure the proper documentation of raw material batches in the Device History Record (DHR).
  • Operates automated equipment along with associated work cells, including start up and shut down.
  • Conduct product and equipment inspections as required by manufacturing procedures.
  • Read HMIs, troubleshoot (read alarms, find location of failure), resolve basic machine issues.
  • Clean machines and support Category II Preventative Maintenance. 
  • Proactively communicates issues related to product quality/efficacy, machine performance, and employee safety.
  • Work overtime to meet business needs.
  • Interface frequently with computer and basic Microsoft office software.

• Contribute to your team achieving operational and quality excellence.
  • Take ownership of your assigned machine and/or manufacturing process.
  • Possess a continuous improvement and problem solving mindset.
  • Embrace lean manufacturing tools indended to monitor critical metrics and drive continuous improvement.
  • Be accountable for ensuring machines hit target output and efficiency (OEE)
  • Escalate production, quality or safety issues to leadership immediately.
  • Participate crossfuntionally in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement related to safety, quality, production processes, and raw material issues.

• Facilitate your team’s goal of delivering high quality supply. 
  • Maintain GMP, GDP and quality standards
  • Perform off-line sampling for SPC
  • Inspect, measure, test, record, interpret SPC data and subassembly testing
  • Assists with process verifications after corrective maintenance work orders. 
  • Partner with your supervisor to ensure required training is completed on time. 
  • Contributes to identification, resolution and sorting of non conforming products and processes.

• Help foster a culture of safety, accountability, and engagement. 
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness policies, live and maintain the 6S environment
  • Proactively identify safety concerns in your area of responsibility and report to floor leadership.
  • Recommend solutions related to safety concerns and ergonomics. 

• May assist with covering areas in material handling.
• May be required to assist leadership with floor coverage and coordination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Experience in Process Control (PC) testing and molding/welding quality requirements is preferred. 
• Working knowledge with HMI interactions is preferred.
• Process knowledge of the Auto Cell and RF work centers is preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintained competency in all areas required at the assembler level.
• Previous SAP/ERP experience desirable.

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of safety protocols required for operating automated and semi-automated equipment.
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing operating procedures that apply to technical, automated, and semi-automated operating systems.
• Require extensive knowledge and understanding of process control activities and functions.
• Strong team cooperation and ability to prioritize workload to meet schedule requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

LOCATION/HOURS

Littleton, Colorado - Onsite

Shift: B2, Thur-Sat (EOW) 5PM-5:30A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manufacturing Environment requirements include: use of personal protective equipment, reading, speaking, hearing, walking, bending, standing, stretching/reaching, and hand/finger dexterity.
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment, adhere to associated policies, and perform gowning of clean room attire in the allotted time prior to start up.
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and transport up to 500 pounds via carts/racks, up to 1,500 pounds by pallet jack and up to 5,000 pounds by electric pallet jack.
  • Requires good manual dexterity and visual acuity including ability to distinguish colors.
  • Must be able to maintain pace with the area assigned. 
  • Requires the ability to regularly perform repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to work under fluorescent lighting.
  • Requires the ability to stand or walk throughout the duration of a shift.
  • Pass hearing acuity and vision test with corrected vision.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Target Pay Range: Starting pay rate $21.33, pay range $21.33-$24.51 - Hourly pay rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:  7.0

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from September 25, 2026. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family. Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more. To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates. For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.