Material Prep and Finishing Operator - 3rd Shift

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Material Prep & Finishing (MP&F) Operator - Level I is responsible for preparing and inspecting parts prior to and after other processes to ensure quality. This Level I role supports production by handling material preparation, cleaning, masking, measuring, cutting, grinding, sanding, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Shift: 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday - Friday morning ($3.00/hour shift differential for working 3rd shift)

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401K Match, Quarterly Bonuses, PTO, Company Holidays

Duties

1. Meets pulmonary standards: must pass pre-hire Pulmonary Respirator Evaluation, for mask and/or respirator, and annual testing requirements
2. Read blueprints to identify parts and required tasks.
3. Use Shop Floor Control systems (such as AS400) to determine job assignments and specifications.
4. Prepare material surfaces using grinders, sanders, and masking parts.
5. Perform masking, unmasking, cleaning, and retaping as needed for next process stage.
6. Visually inspect parts for quality prior and post work.
7. Operate saw cutting aluminum I-beams and stainless-steel rails (Paint Shop ONLY).
8. Perform and maintain production and quality standards for grinding, sanding, and deburring of metallic parts.
9. Maintain safety consciousness at all times, including proper use of required PPE such as dust masks.
10. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
11. Ability to follow written work instructions.
12. Ability to train and cross train in multiple MP&F Operator tasks; be engaged and retain training.
13. Adhere to company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
14. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, twist, and stand during entire shift
15. Ability to lift 20 pounds frequently and up to 40 lbs occasionally.
16. Ability to distinguish colors.

Education Degree

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Experience

1. Pass Pulmonary Respirator Evaluation (Mask fit and test) prior to hire and annual testing thereafter.
2. Experience working in a production environment.
3. Basic knowledge of Shop Floor Control applications.
4. AS400 experience preferred but not required.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
6. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
7. Ability to work well with others and adapt to business requirements.
8. Willingness to work overtime when required.

STERIS is a leading provider of products and services that meet the needs of growth areas within Healthcare: procedures, devices, vaccines and biologics. We exist to fulfill our MISSION TO HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD. STERIS is a $3B, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 16,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.