Assembler II - 2nd Shift (3:30PM - 2AM M-THU, OT on Fridays)

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Production Supervisor and/or Lead, the Assembler demonstrates and is responsible for assembling high quality medical devices according to established quality and manufacturing guidelines while performing at or above the rate projected by the Production Supervisor or Lead. 

Job Duties

• Assembling medical devices on multiple product lines at or above the quantity standard rate set by each line.
• Understand and follow Quality System Policies.
• Complete and maintain accurate written records of manufacturing operations on production documentation following appropriate training i.e. Device History Records, Data Sheets and Lot Control.
• Understand and carry out instructions by their assigned Supervisor or Lead regarding priorities,work schedules, special assignments, job standards and related information required to build medical devices.
• Adaptable to changes in procedures and is able to learn new procedures due to product line and technologymodifications. May be asked to cross train on a variety of product line operations.
• May assist production line staff training procedures.
• General understanding of LEAN Manufacturing Principals to assist in improving established metrics.
• Proactively informs the lead or supervisor of material shortages.
• Maintains a safe work environment by following and practicing good housekeeping andsafety guidelines/policies (e.g. ergonomics, job rotation, stretching exercises, tool handling andpreventive maintenance).
• Maintain acceptable standards for attendance and work overtime and varying shifts as needed.
• Volunteers in Shared Leadership activities. i.e. Kanban Management, Calibration, and Metrics Board Maintenance.
• All Other Essential Duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of previous medical device assembly experience.

Preferred:

• Must be able to communicate by way of telephone, e-mail, or in person to supervisors, leads and team members.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written work instructions
• Basic mathematical skills as required to perform job duties. (Add, subtract, multiply, divide). 
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment and follow the clean room environment practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence and pace.
• Knowledge of GDP, GMP and Lean Manufacturing preferred. 
• Maintains confidentiality of documents and processes.
• Must have fine motor skills and high degree of dexterity and eye coordination to work with and assemble small parts and subassemblies using both hands.
• Must be able to operate manufacturing and measurement equipment when applicable following appropriate training; not limited to: microscopes, test equipment, EFDs, ultrasonic welders, induction welders, soldering irons, dial calipers, pressure gages, and rulers.
• Basic MS Windows skills and site specific PC programs as required to perform job duties following training.  Must be able to work 4 days, 10-hour shifts from 3:30PM to 2AM Mondays through Thursdays and work overtime on Fridays from 3:30PM to 12AM.