Assembler

Assembler – Medical Production

This role focuses on assembling various components of medical catheters in a cleanroom environment. You rotate through different workstations, performing light, detailed assembly tasks such as gluing, threading wire, inspecting components, and completing documentation. You contribute directly to the quality and reliability of life-enhancing medical products while working in a climate-controlled, organized, and safety-focused setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble various components of medical catheters according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Rotate through different stations in the cleanroom environment rather than remaining at a single station every day.
• Perform light assembly tasks, including gluing, threading wire, and fitting small precision components.
• Inspect parts and finished catheters visually and with tools such as microscopes to ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Complete accurate documentation of production activities, quality checks, and inspection results.
• Operate production and assembly equipment and machines as required for building, loading, unloading, and packing products.
• Follow all cleanroom protocols, including proper gowning and handling of materials to maintain a controlled environment.
• Use an iPad or touchscreen device to access work instructions, record data, or complete production-related entries.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum of 3 to 6 months of production experience in areas such as operating equipment, assembly, packaging, or material handling.
• Strong attention to detail when working with small components and performing inspections.
• Ability to read and write in English to follow work instructions and complete documentation accurately.
• Experience completing basic documentation clearly and correctly in a production or similar environment.
• Ability to operate an iPad or touchscreen device for work-related tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• Sewing experience, particularly with fine or detailed work.
• Experience handling needles or small precision components.
• Familiarity with microscopes for detailed inspection.
• Machine operation, including running and monitoring production equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a mission-driven medical manufacturer that offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and supports your growth through cross-training and advancement opportunities. The workplace emphasizes organization, safety, and quality, with bonus incentives including eligibility for a year-end bonus after becoming permanent. You gain access to comprehensive benefits after conversion, including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with a 5% match, and life insurance at twice your salary. There is clear room for growth, with opportunities to move into the quality department or other areas as you expand your skills.

Work Environment:

You work in a cleanroom environment that is climate controlled, air-conditioned, and highly organized, with each room designated as a specific department. The role involves very light assembly work, and you can sit for the entire shift. You must follow strict cleanroom attire and personal protective equipment requirements, including wearing safety glasses with side shields, a hair net, a lab coat or smock, and gloves before entering the work area. Jewelry, excessive makeup, nail polish, and fake nails are not permitted in the cleanroom. The environment uses production equipment, microscopes, and touchscreen devices such as iPads for documentation and instructions. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., Monday through Friday, and performance is measured on efficiency, safety, and quality.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.