# Lead Machine Operator

> Alentra (formerly Currier) · San Jose, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-28

**Salary:** USD 50,000–62,500

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**Summary**

[MOS Plastics Inc., a Currier company](https://currierplastics.com/) is a medical-focused company specializing in precision injection molding, automation, assembly, and packaging solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industries.

We are seeking a Lead Machine Operator to support our supervisors in ensuring that production jobs are properly staffed with trained personnel. You will perform a variety of production activities to ensure that production schedules and quality requirements are met while maximizing efficient up-time operation.

\*\*\*Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. **We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time**.

**Essential Job Functions**

-   Assigns Machine Operators to machines and jobs based on past performance, capability, experience, and job difficulty
-   Staff's jobs to meet production schedules and quality requirements
-   Assists in training Machine Operators in following departmental procedures and job requirements
-   Ensures workstations are adequately supplied with materials, tools, documentation, samples, labels, etc.
-   Instructs and monitors Machine Operators’ safety and housekeeping practices
-   Ensures production personnel maintain accurate inventories and reject counts
-   Checks and verifies labels match job pack
-   Alerts Supervisor or Maintenance personnel concerning equipment and/or machine problems
-   Other duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department

## Requirements

**Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

-   High school diploma or GED required.
-   Two or more years of plastics or manufacturing production experience; medical device experience preferred.
-   Demonstrated ability to run and troubleshoot multiple machines and part families.
-   Able to explain the production process for the assigned area, including parameters, defect modes and their causes.
-   Working knowledge of OEE — able to calculate it, interpret it by loss category, and act on it.
-   Working knowledge of IQMS or comparable ERP/MES production reporting.
-   Able to read and interpret work instructions, Quality Plans, packaging specifications and master process records (Red Book).
-   Able to train, direct and hold a team accountable; clear written and verbal communication including email escalation.

## Benefits

Standard Health, Dental, Vision Benefits.

Generous PTO.

401K Match.

## Apply

[Apply at Alentra (formerly Currier)](https://apply.workable.com/alentra/j/D3485151F4/apply)

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