Assembler

At NTI, we are passionate about innovation and improving minimally invasive surgery. Since 1984, we've taken part in advancing laparoscopic surgical techniques by offering a growing portfolio of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use products and services. This passion has earned us recognition! NTI received the 2024 and 2023 Edison Award, which honors the best in innovation and innovators and the 2023 and 2022 Innovation of the Year Award from the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery. We know we can't do any of it without our talented employees! Our corporate culture revolves around our five core values: respect, trust, integrity, duty and innovation which we live and breathe every day! We are always grateful to have accomplished team members join us and help us strengthen our values. We offer competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, including paid time off and 401k with company match. NTI places high importance on the alignment of an individual's experience with our business goals and initiatives. Join our growing company!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Do you have a passion for building, crafting, or working with your hands?

• Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures carefully.
• A team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Reliable and punctual...

Join our team at Northgate Technologies Inc. a leader in design and production of medical devices.

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Hours: 1st Shift, 5:30am to 2:00pm plus overtime & summer hours

Compensation: Hourly pay and Overtime pay

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person, Elgin, IL

Job Purpose:

The Assembler is responsible for producing components for medical devices by assembling parts, subassemblies, and packaging finished goods. The Assembler will operate a variety of equipment, including ultrasonic welders, tubing expanders, glue dispensing machines and a heat seal machine and is responsible for ensuring products meet established quality requirements.


Accountabilities:

1. Assembly and Packaging

• Perform repetitive line assembly operations to produce sub assembly and finished good components for NTI surgical/medical products.
• Place parts in specified relationship to each other in accordance with Work Instructions, drawings, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

2. Inspection and Documentation

• Perform visual inspection of intricate components
• Perform in-process quality checks of product as required
• Accurately maintain and complete required forms or logs

3. Administrative

• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and high-quality standards
• Complete and review all documentation associated with the manufacturing processes
• Comply with Employee Handbook, the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Company policies, procedures, and ISO standard.
• Perform other work-related duties and special projects as required

4. Health and Safety

• Comply with the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Company policies, procedures and ISO standard
• Support IT Manager with upgrades, deployments, and other activities
• Capture and document knowledge solutions for internal use and customer self-service
• Ensure clear and concise communications with both internal and external customers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma / GED
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in English
• 1 year of experience in manufacturing, preferably in a medical device environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and work with accuracy and efficiency

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and use hands throughout the work shift.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work on intricate components with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to stoop, bend or twist to perform assigned job duties
• Must wear appropriate clean room attire and all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to perform basic physical tasks such as lifting up to 40lbs.
• Maintain a good, cooperative, and respectful attitude

Northgate Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI tools to screen applicants and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Applicants who may need help completing an application or require reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process should contact Human Resources by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

When completing this application, you may exclude information regarding your race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, marital or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Thank you for your interest in NTI.