Suture Assembly Operator I - Night Shift - Pendleton, SC.

About the role

This position will be located at the Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Responsibilities

• Support current processes related to existing suture assembly.
• Operate suture attaching process to crimp needles to nitonol wire and braided suture, wire cutting machine, arbor press machine to assemble sub-assembly work orders.
• Perform dimensional checks on the product where necessary.
• Package suture in support cards using a variety of winding techniques.
• Performs pouch loading, pouch sealing, supplemental label application, pouch labeling and folding carton labeling.
• Training successfully completed to one of the outside areas of the department to include Boxing.
• Complete batch records with any required information from the processes.
• Escalate assembly issues to Production Coordinator.
• Responsible for proper storage, control, and identification of tooling and fixtures.
• Perform terminal cleaning and daily housekeeping utilizing various cleaning and disinfecting agents.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience related to technical and mechanical aspect of manufacturing including operation of packaging equipment a plus.

Specialized Courses And/or Training

• Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.
• Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation(s).
• Able to perform different tasks/operations required to manufacture the product.
• Creative thinker and able to suggest process improvements and problem solve.
• Able to use inspection tools and measuring devices to assure quality of product.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook is a plus.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, problem solve and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language And Communication Skills

• Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above.
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The work is primarily performed in a cleanroom/controlled environment.
• A cleanroom is a controlled environment where products are manufactured, in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled to specified limits.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)