General Assembler

Job Description

Performs any combination of tasks involved in the fabrication, manufacture, assembly, testing and packaging of medical devices as well as setting up, operating, performing maintenance on and troubleshooting equipment.

May conduct quality inspections on processing line in accordance with quality specifications.

Works within clearly defined SOPs and / or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Skills

• Mechanical assembly and sample builds including, mixing chemical formulations, using specialized equipment and tooling to heat form tips on catheter shafts, apply coatings to catheters, apply lubrication to guidewires.
• Photograph and characterize samples, and prepare samples for conditioning and testing.

What does a typical day look like?

Once trained to the task and specific build protocol by the engineering leading the study, the worker will execute the sample build, characterization, and / or preparation.

There is flexibility in start time with expected 8 working hours per day, 40 hrs per week. Occasional overtime available.

Preferred Background/Prior Work Experience

• Mechanical build and assembly, chemical mixing.

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail, seeks correct understanding of tasks (Asks questions) then autonomously executes tasks.
• Raises questions/concerns when observing something different or abnormal, or the equipment is not functioning properly so we can correctly and efficiently address the issues and avoid having non-conforming samples built.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• More than two years of manufacturing assembly experience.
• Effective communication skills at a level co-workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend specifications written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to use basic tools of measurement, such as microscopes.
• Must be able to work flexible and/or extended hours and report to work on a regular, punctual basis.
• Has good attention to detail
• Ability to get along with people and be able to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally the employee may be required to lift or move at least 50 pounds.