General Assembler I

Job Description

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. As a division of CooperCompanies, we're driven by a unified purpose to enable patients to experience life's beautiful moments. Guided by our shared values – dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing – our offerings support patients throughout their lifetimes, from contraception to fertility and birth solutions, to women's and family care, and beyond. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options, as well as an innovative suite of assisted reproductive technology and genomic testing solutions.

Work location: North Tonawanda, NY (on-site)

Scope:

• This position supports the assembly and production of medical devices in compliance with FDA, GMP, and ISO 13485 standards. The assembler ensures all components are built and documented according to company quality and safety requirements.

Job Summary:

• Basic, repetitive assembly tasks under close supervision.
• Follow the product method sheet to understand the manufacturing process.
• Use hand tools, fixtures, or simple machinery as specified in the method sheet.
• Performs visual inspections for obvious defects.
• Requires minimal technical knowledge.
• Typically, it needs 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic assembly operations following approved procedures, drawings, and SOPs.
• Follow GMP, ISO 13485, and cleanroom standards to ensure product safety and compliance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company policies.
• Operate hand tools, fixtures, and light equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to meet production goals.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.
• Meets all production requirements and performance standards as defined by area Supervisor

Travel:

• No regular travel required; occasional training travel may occur.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 standards (preferred).
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and SOPs.
• Good teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and wear required PPE.
• Consistent focus on quality and productivity.

Work Environment:

• Clean, temperature-controlled production area.
• May require wearing PPE such as gloves, gown, mask, and hairnet in the cleanroom or production areas.
• Fast-paced environment with daily production targets.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication and reliability.

Experience:

• 0–1 year of manufacturing or assembly experience (medical device experience preferred).

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical or vocational training in manufacturing is preferred.

Our Benefits:

As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is $19.00 per hour. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.