Production Trainer

At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies—from startups to global giants—to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment.

About the role

The Production Trainer works with direct labor/assembler teams within a medical device manufacturing environment. Production Trainers are responsible for ensuring day-to-day production activities are performed with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supports new hire onboarding process
• Performs assembler training for both new hires and cross training for existing assemblers
• Performs training process in its entirety and stays closely aligned with trainees until they achieve output quantity and quality at required standards
• Monitors and reports performance to leadership
• Coaches trainees on both quality and quantity of units produced, including retraining; escalates training concerns to leadership
• Performs 50% of line in-circuit checks (ICs) with the goal of monitoring assembler quality
• Partners with quality and manufacturing technicians to review workmanship escapes and identify corrective actions; tracks and reports this data to leadership weekly
• Monitors daily QC escapes, reports on them to production line via Tier I board, and addresses quality escapes with assemblers
• Becomes a certified trainer for processes and procedures on assigned production lines
• Regularly reviews area work instructions, work aids, and other relevant documents for accuracy
• Ensures all employees working on specific production lines are trained to current procedures

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required
• 2+ years of experience in electronic-based manufacturing environment required
• Experience building complex electronic devices with exceptional quality
• Strong attention to detail when building product and following work instructions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills including analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Lean tools and methodologies
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Demonstrated proficiency working with computers and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with regulated environments such as FDA QSR's, ISO13485 for medical devices, and ISO 9001:2000 preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift at least 15-20 lbs
• Must be able to stand or sit for long durations (8 hours excluding breaks)
• Subject to mandatory overtime requirements based on business demands

Pay

The salary range for this position is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plans
• Time off programs
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance