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Production Operator - Filtration - 1st Shift

Saint-Gobain · Portage, WItoday

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $50k (458 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Operate and set up molding presses making silicone medical components, following documented procedures and traceability.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on molding of silicone components used in IV sets, diabetes management and ventilators

Might not be for you. Physically demanding production shift work with no materials R&D scope

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleBS acceptable

Adjacent materials roleOperate molding equipment, clean molds and presses at a custom silicone medical component maker (silicone tubing and molded parts)

H-1B filings

Saint-Gobain filed 13 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Product Manager, Production/Quality Supervisor “ Films Downstream Operations, Senior Quality Engineer. Median filed pay: $107K a year.

From U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. A filing is a record of past hiring, not a promise about this role, so confirm sponsorship with the employer. Titles and filed pay ·Every employer's filings

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Industry
Medical devices
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Benefits
cash balance pension plan401(k) with company matchpaid parental leave

Role details

This is a 1st shift position working 6:15am - 2:45pm M-F Responsibilities: + Safe and efficient operation of molding equipment by accurately following documented procedures while keeping the area clean and up to 5S standards + Effectively communicate problems to QC and other technical resources to ensure quality parts are made + Follow good documentation practices including filling out forms for product traceability + Accurate recording of documentation + Clean molds and presses + Remove and set-up tools in press Qualifications and Physical Demands: + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. + Strong team player + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Ability to push, pull and lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis + Ability to stand, walk, bend, push and pull objects for the duration of the shift.

If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. - We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe.- We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us. - Saint-Gobain’s Portage, Wisconsin manufacturing team manufactures silicone medical components and tubing used in life-saving medical devices such as IV drug delivery sets, diabetes management, Covid diagnostics and ventilators as well as components for procedures such as eye surgeries.

At Saint-Gobain, Safety is our #1 Priority! Saint-Gobain’s Life Sciences Medical Components manufacturing facility in Portage, Wisconsin is a custom silicone medical component manufacturer and leading supplier of co-developed polymer solutions to the medical device industry. Combining our extensive material science knowledge with our extrusion and molding capabilities, our engineers work with our customers to develop innovative solutions for the most demanding healthcare products around the world.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] . At Saint-Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well-being and improve daily life for you and your family.

We value your contribution to our purpose, Making the World a Better Home, and your Total Rewards package aims to help you plan for the future you want. - Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:- • Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.- • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance- • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options- • LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.- • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan- • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability- • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance- - Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want- • Group Legal- • Identity Theft Protection- • Auto and Home Insurance- • Pet Insurance and Discounts- • Back-up Child & Elder Care- • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

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Common questions

Does Saint-Gobain sponsor H-1B visas?

Saint-Gobain has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Production Operator - Filtration - 1st Shift role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Production Operator - Filtration - 1st Shift role at Saint-Gobain based?

This role is based in Portage, WI.

What degree is required for the Production Operator - Filtration - 1st Shift role at Saint-Gobain?

This role requires a High school.

What polymers or materials does this Production Operator - Filtration - 1st Shift role work with?

silicone.