Medical Assembly

Medical Assembly Technician

Join a dynamic team where you'll be trained on several operations, including the packaging of diabetic testing kits and the hand assembly of diabetic needles. You will primarily stand while assembling kits, which include 5-10 items, following work orders to complete each type. Your role will involve placing parts into kits, scanning products to register their ID numbers, and preparing them for final packaging. The work is fast-paced, but the focus is on quality over quantity. Additionally, you may engage in hand assembly where you will work on parts ranging from the size of a pen cap to a sewing needle, with a goal of completing up to 1400 parts per shift. You could also learn coil winding, which involves handling fine wires and utilizing a microscope for inspection. Lastly, you'll have the opportunity to operate machines assembling diabetic needles, monitoring for jams, and ensuring quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package diabetic testing kits following work orders.
• Scan products to register ID numbers and prepare for final packaging.
• Hand assemble diabetic needles, aiming for up to 1400 parts per shift.
• Learn and perform coil winding with fine wires and microscope inspection.
• Operate machines for assembling diabetic needles and monitor for quality issues.
• Label and bag products, ensuring quality standards are met.

Essential Skills

• Medical assembly experience of at least several months.
• Ability to both sit and stand during shifts.
• Solid work history demonstrating reliability and skill.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in cleanroom or medical device environments.
• Familiarity with electronic assembly and packaging.
• Ability to perform inspections with a microscope.

Why Work Here?

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to break into the assembly field. Within 5-6 months, there is potential for permanent hire. The company treats contractors and permanent employees equally, fostering a small company feel with inclusive company events like picnics, volunteering, and sports teams.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid back yet highly quality-conscious, operating in a clean-room regulated setting. You'll work around some industrial machinery in one of the most ventilated shops, with low-level gowning required in the clean room. Makeup and jewelry are permissible. Shifts available include 1st Shift M-F 6:00am-2:30pm, 2nd Shift M-F 2:30pm-11:00pm, and 3rd Shift Su-Th 11:00pm-7:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arden Hills, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.80 - $18.80/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Arden Hills, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2026.