Production Technician

Company description:

STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and procedural products and services, focused primarily on the critical markets of healthcare, pharmaceutical and research and medical devices. Our mission is to help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. We have 12,000 employees worldwide, with over 3,000 in Customer-facing sales and service roles. Founded as Innovative Medical Technologies in Ohio in 1985, the company was renamed STERIS in 1987. Many of the businesses that have been acquired and integrated into STERIS have much longer operating histories, notably the American Sterilizer Company founded in 1894. The STERIS Vision is inspired by our Customers' efforts to create a healthier and safer world, and guided by our legacy of leadership and innovation; we strive to be a Great Company. To STERIS, this means we will make a difference by providing world-class product and service solutions for our Customers, safe and rewarding work for our People, and superior returns for our Shareholders.

Job description:

Position Summary

Join our team as a Production Technician, where you will play an important role in keeping our production operations running safely and efficiently. From setting up and monitoring equipment to troubleshooting issues, performing routine maintenance and supporting quality checks, you will help ensure we consistently meet our production and quality targets.

What You Will Do

* Understand, perform and record task performed in accordance with Quality Management Documents and Customer Documents
* Handle customer products from receipt to delivery. Includes receiving, inspections, preparation for sterilization, sterilization testing, aeration, and loading into a container or truck
* Monitor raw materials and service required
* Suggest ideas for continual improvement
* Any other task as assigned by Production Supervisor and or Production Manager

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

* Minimum NITEC level and above
* Relevant working experience in manufacturing, production or service environment is preferred
* Able to distinguish colours accurately where required for product identification, inspection or safety-related tasks.
* Possession of a valid forklift driving licence is preferred where forklift operation is required for the role.
* Able to perform basic calculations required for production activities.
* Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Able to work effectively as part of a team.
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Adaptable to changing operational requirements.
* Able to follow written work instructions, safety requirements and production documentation in English.
* Able to work in a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends, based on the operational roster.