Associate Manufacturing Technician (Weekend Day Shift - On-site)

Position Overview

The Associate Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining highly automated and advanced manufacturing equipment necessary to produce our signature product. This individual will be trained and cross-trained to operate and repair issues across a variety of technologies including heat staking, laser welding, mechanical swaging, printed circuit board (PCB) handling and testing, robotic automation, metal stamping and bending, form/fill/seal medical packaging, and high-speed discrete component assembly. The role also covers product quality performance of the equipment and basic machine troubleshooting in the event of faults and machine stops.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment operation, basic repair, and minor daily/weekly preventative maintenance tasks to meet all standards for safety, quality and efficiency under minimal supervision.
• Maintain machine raw material feeds, perform fault clearing and clear stoppages on automated equipment.
• Utilize human machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify and correct shifts in process control.
• Ensure adequate raw material is prepared correctly and jobs are run in a timely manner to ensure on-time delivery.
• Execute equipment inspections and generate emergency, corrective, and/or preventative work orders as needed.
• Troubleshoot and identify potential solutions for minor mechanical errors, safety issues or general operating inefficiencies within the production processes.
• Utilize computer systems to support material inventory and quality management processes.
• Participate in manufacturing processes to support new product design transfer, process development, equipment validations, and process validations.
• Investigate and resolve process issues within equipment cells.
• Perform routine cleaning, inspection, and lubrication of machinery.
• Work from specifications, work orders, and general instructions from Production Supervisor/Team Lead.
• Safely follow standard operating procedures including material handling, record keeping, packaging, and shipment preparation; follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Notify Team Leader or Production Supervisor of any discrepancies to ensure quality standards and safety of operations.
• Work in small groups and cross functional teams to troubleshoot issues, identify and implement collective corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean work environment suitable for medical device manufacturing and cleanroom production.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Self-starter capable of dealing with a variety of tasks in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Proficient in English language to read documentation, communicate, and write.
• Keen eye for quality, dependable, collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Previous experience working in a clean room environment.
• Previous experience with debugging and optimizing assembly processes.
• Experience in a start-up production environment is a plus.
• Manufacturing experience in a regulated industry is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude with industrial machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of raw materials, measurement instruments, production processes, quality control, and manufacturing/distribution techniques.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Problem solving with root cause analysis techniques/concepts.

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift, with walking at least 50% of working time per shift.
• Required to reach above shoulder frequently and below waist occasionally.
• Required to push and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs occasionally, 5-20lbs frequently.