Manufacturing Associate - 1st shift

About the Role

The Manufacturing Associate performs a variety of production tasks in a regulated cleanroom environment, including repetitive motion, microscope inspections, and assembly of medical-device subassemblies and final products.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down processing equipment
• Build product subassemblies and final assemblies
• Test products or subassemblies for functionality or quality
• Measure and record data associated with operating equipment
• Control machines and operate processes
• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and regulatory procedures
• Assist engineering team in developing, building, or testing new product, processes, or procedures
• Inspect subassemblies and finished products for quality using a 10× microscope and magnifying glass
• Prepare materials for final packaging and package final product for delivery
• Plan and arrange work to meet production requirements
• Clean production equipment and/or work areas
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in writing, email, or in person

Requirements

• High School diploma (Associate degree preferred)
• 2+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in medical devices
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification (a plus)
• Microscope experience (a plus)

Skills

• Ability to communicate in writing and orally with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to read, write, and understand information presented in writing
• Good record keeping and documentation skills
• Adherence to all applicable regulations and quality system procedures
• Able to work on a diverse team and be cross-trained
• Flexibility and team-player mindset

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Occasionally move about inside the cleanroom and travel to and from office buildings to access supply cabinets, set up and operate equipment, and visit employee offices
• Must be able to operate a computer, printer, keyboard, calculator, and other office productivity machinery
• Ability to listen and speak with employees and vendors to exchange accurate information
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and transport to other offices (reasonable accommodation available)
• View and type on computer screens for extended periods
• Read and manually conduct inspection processes and procedures with provided tools
• Perform functions within a controlled environment under standard gowning requirements for extended periods

Pay

$21.50 per hour