Machine Assistant
Role Overview
Experienced Machine Assistant role supporting production of medical devices according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures.
Works as a member of the shift team and supports machine operations.
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About Essity
Essity is a health and hygiene company with a manufacturing plant in Ponda, Goa, and products across professional hygiene, consumer goods, and health and medical solutions.
About the role
Experienced Machine Assistant role supporting production of medical devices according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures.
Works as a member of the shift team and supports machine operations.
What you will do
- Operate process equipment efficiently and apply standards to keep processes under control.
- Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot ancillary or support machines, such as printers associated with the main machine.
- Perform applicable machine tool changeovers, excluding tools requiring expert technical skills.
- Ensure materials and resources are available for effective machine operation.
- Check products against specifications and reject or block products when necessary.
- Complete machine-operation records, including batch records, inspection reports, loss data, and failure records.
- Rework quarantined materials from the shift and ensure clearance during that shift.
- Handle process failures with support; share shift constraints and feedback.
- Support investigations into CAPA, complaints, or deviations within the area of responsibility.
- Maintain GHP and GMP standards, communicate across shifts, and check, monitor, and guide packing-line members.
Who you are
- High school education plus ITI or a diploma in mechanical or electrical studies.
- At least 3 years of Machine Assistant experience in a manufacturing unit.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal settings.
- Ability to take initiative to solve problems.
- Readiness to work in shift operations.
Work location
- Manufacturing plant in Ponda, Goa.
Application timing
- Application end date: 19 November 2026.
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