Job Description
Perform the assembly or sub-assembly of medical devices and products in a senior level position under limited supervision from line leads and supervisors in accordance with manufacturing documents. Assist the lead and supervisor in coordinating production activities. Job duties:
- Follow manufacturing instructions to assemble products.
- Record data associated with the building of products on build records.
- Recognize problems as they arise and interface with technicians, engineers or supervisor to find a solution.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Work with engineers and supervisors to perform special assembly requests.
- Assist the production lead in addressing day-to-day production issues including staffing needs, material availability, and equipment status.
- Follow all related quality, compliance, and company policies and procedures.
- Understand operations objectives and work with team members to achieve overall production goals.
- Responsible for learning and maintaining knowledge and skills to perform majority of the manufacturing processes successfully.
- Train other assemblers on certified manufacturing procedures as directed by the lead and supervisor.
- Act as a production lead as needed.
- Provide associate performance feedback to lead and supervisor.
- Meet all performance standards and metrics by using time and resources efficiently.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by keeping work area in a neat and organized manner.
- Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum four (4) years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to do small part assembly work using a microscope, vision system, and/or related automated equipment.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate (read, write, and speak in English) with peers, engineers, leads, supervisors, and managers.
- Ability to follow manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
- Basic math skills.
- Knowledge of basic measuring techniques including scales, rulers, US and metric measurement.
- Proficiency in assembly procedures, with the ability to train others on the assembly procedures and inspect assembler’s work.
- Strong sense of urgency.
- General knowledge of cleanroom procedures.
- Solid interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse work population.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in medical device assembly.
- Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
Physical
- Extended periods of working in a cleanroom or controlled environment, adhering to strict gowning and hygiene requirements.
- Extended periods of sitting or standing.
- Adequate vision (with or without corrective lenses) and hand-eye coordination for precision assembly work, including performing detailed tasks under a microscope for extended periods.
- Frequent use of arms, hands, fingers, and wrists for precision work (e.g., gripping, grasping, pinching, twisting, pulling, etc.).
- Occasional bending, twisting, and reaching.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 15 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- May work with machinery and chemicals, requiring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, and gowns, may be required in controlled environments.
- Occasional to moderate use of computer.
