Manufacturing Technician

About the role

The Manufacturing Technician will play a critical role in supporting the production of surgical instruments by setting up, operating, and processing metal and Nylon 3D printed components. The ideal candidate will be skilled in the setup, operation, and maintenance of DMLS metal printers and Nylon 12 printers, as well as proficient in post-processing techniques using hand tools and manual equipment. This role requires attention to detail, a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, and the ability to work collaboratively with engineers to meet production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures and finishes parts to support production of medical instruments
• Manufactures and finishes parts to support product development
• Fabricates and builds mechanisms for surgical instruments
• Prepares and post-processes DMLS 3D printed Stainless Steel and Nylon 12 parts
• Utilizes a variety of hand tools and shop equipment, including belt sanders, Dremel tools, media blasters, and similar equipment, ensuring prototypes achieve design specifications
• Performs dimensional and visual inspections to verify parts meet specifications and are functional
• Collaborates with engineers to manufacture parts for production purposes
• Follows documented procedures and work instructions, completing all required quality documentation

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ years prior experience in regulated industry
• Preference given for 1 or more years specifically in medical device
• Preference given to experience with 3D Printing (DMLS or SLS) or similar
• Preference given to previous experience in metal finishing
• High School Diploma or equivalent