Assembler II

Essential Functions

• Assembles medical products on an assembly operation, performing a variety of tasks on a rotating basis.
• Performs on-line and in-process visual inspection of products to ensure specifications per work order and procedure are followed.
• Affords assistance to Team Leader and Technicians with product and/or machine change-overs.
• Ensures product assembled meets quality standards. Rejects product outside of specifications.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• May operate a variety of testing equipment required for periodic product and process testing.
• Works overtime may be required for this position.
• Performs other related tasks, as required.

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish or meet local language requirement.
• Demonstrates competencies and ability to rotate in a specific assembly line or work cell.
• Ability to perform a variety of assembly tasks requiring dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to visually check work performed and identify whether a product has been assembled correctly.
• Ability to follow instructions in performing repetitive tasks.
• Attentiveness in performing tasks.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in assembling sterile medical products.
• Ability to meet line rate expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three months of experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Three to six months of longevity in the same company.
• If the position is on a Spanish-language line, it is preferred that the individual be Spanish speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish).

Competencies

• Medical product assembly/eye-hand coordination
• Assembly line rotation
• Quality inspection
• Computerized test equipment operation

Comments

• Infectious Control Risk Category III
• The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.
• Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

Benefits

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

Culture

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Employment Information

• Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.
• Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.