General Assembler

Summary of Position

Listed below are the essential job functions for the primary responsibilities that a Avitene Bulk Flour/Web Operator working within Avitene Manufacturing will perform, however, at any time manufacturing demands may require the Operator to work on a different product line which would require him/her to perform any or all of the listed additional job functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Stage chemicals and equipment’s for compounding
• Setup and operate all equipment including Brush washer, Centrifuge, Urschel Mill, Rotary Vacuum Dryer, Fitz mill, and Rando Webber.
• Perform in-line testing utilizing various measuring equipment, Hydrometers, Tachometers, Moisture Analyzers
• Work independently in a clean area environment with minimal supervision
• Train others on work instructions as required
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and other regulatory/procedural requirements at all times
• Complete all relevant Device History Records (DHR) as required, complying with Quality System requirements
• Vacuum, clean and sanitize rooms and equipment as required
• Maintain a good attendance and on-time record as outlined in the Attendance Guidelines for our facility
• The ability to work overtime

Additional Manufacturing Job Functions

• Assemble, inspect, and package devices per relevant operating procedures
• Operate sealing machines and automated packaging equipment
• Clean and inspect components prior to assembly or final packaging as required

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Assist in the development and implementation of lean thinking programs throughout the facility

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to comprehend work instructions written in English
• Basic Math Skills
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience with chemical compounding & liquid filling preferred.

Education and/or Experience

• A High School diploma or GED required
• 2 or more years of experience working in a medical device/electronics assembly/packaging environment preferred
• Computer literacy is required (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Must be able to wear a respirator if required.
• Must be able to sit, stand, move, twist and bend to operate, move and clean equipment and clean room(s)

Work Environment

• Clean Room or Manufacturing floor

Training Requirements

• Training matrix: -WBALLEMPLOYEE1, WKLDII
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training will be provided upon hire.