Production Associate - Plating Process Technician

Plating Process Technician

Bravida Medical is hiring a Plating Process Technician to participate in the setup, operation, documentation, calibration and maintenance/repair of manufacturing processes performed throughout Bravida Medical. The position will be primarily focused on the silver-plating production line but will include the operation of existing and newly acquired processes or equipment. This position will also involve the handling of hazardous chemicals which will include donning of chemical resistant personal protection equipment (PPE). This position works closely with the other members of the plating team, Production Management, Engineering and the Quality & Regulatory Affairs groups in support of the directives established by the organization.

As a Plating Process Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Setup, operate, maintain and document manufacturing, maintenance and calibration activities associated with medical device manufacturing equipment including: reverse osmosis system, sensitizing system, metallizing equipment, commercial washer/dryer machines, wastewater treatment & facility/building equipment (HVAC systems, compressors, lighting, emergency equipment).
• Compliance with OSHA regulations with regard to personal protective equipment including ability to pass a seal fit test with an OSHA compliant full-face respirator.
• Maintain compliance with local and federal ordinances with regard to waste sampling, disposal and reporting.
• Ability to acquire a Class K wastewater pretreatment operator's license. Training and testing will be provided.
• Ability to perform simple mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and document objective process evidence in English.
• Provide input on process improvements with regard to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Participate in related safety and compliance (QMS) training as directed by department management.
• Assist with equipment factory/site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning and validation when necessary.

The Plating Process Technician position may be right for you if you:

• Communicate effectively between other team members and direct supervisor.
• Express ideas clearly and simply both verbally and in writing.
• Promotes timely, ongoing flow of information to other team members.
• Communicates and listens effectively in order to develop and maintain a safe and effective work environment.
• Ability to work, interact and build relationships with co-workers of all levels.
• Ability to process positive and negative feedback necessary to address nonconformities and to become a more wholistic employee.
• Ability to work well independently and exercise appropriate judgement under general direction.
• Ability to prioritize tasks consistent with the department objectives.
• Makes timely, sound decisions based on analysis wisdom, experience and judgement.
• Utilizes "Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost" hierarchy when making decisions that require some degree of conflict.
• Relies on experience and good judgement to ensure that expectations are met and that business objectives are achieved.
• Embraces and adapts to change quickly and demonstrates a willingness to learn.
• Interacts with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Accepts responsibility for one's own decisions and actions.
• Demonstrates honesty. Keeps commitments. Behaves in a consistent manner and is open, honest and trustworthy.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work well with other people to solve problems and to find the best solution.
• Energetic and willingness to work closely with all team members to achieve success.
• Recognizes their input is valued as a member of Argentum Medical.
• Demonstrates a reasonable understanding of customers' (end users/patients) needs.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to accept new/more complex duties/responsibilities as experience and comprehension of main tasks expand and grow.
• Desire to consistently find ways of gaining more experience and skills to further the growth of the organization as well as oneself as an employee.
• Consistently reports to work and to meetings on time, prepared, and with an attitude/mentality for work and collaboration.

Qualified candidates will have:

• None required but 2-years of work experience in a QMS regulated industry is preferred.
• Successful track record working in a matrix/collaborative environment if applicable.
• High school diploma, GED equivalent or at least 2 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Travel Requirements/Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Workdays are expected to be 100% on site at the Geneva campus comprised of multiple buildings.
• The primary work environments will be in a typical production, warehouse, and/or office areas on the Geneva campus. Most areas are temperature controlled.
• While performing the duties mentioned herein, employees will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment, fumes, and/or airborne particulate such as nuisance dust.
• The employee will frequently be required to work in controlled environments where gowns, hairnets, and beard and shoe covers will be provided and must be worn.
• The employee may occasionally work in areas with hazardous (flammable, acidic, or caustic chemicals), vibrations, and/or loud noises where eye, ear, or other personal protection must be worn. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided (at no cost to the employee) in any area requiring mitigation or protection.
• The employee must occasionally lift and carry for limited distances, up to 50 pounds using both arms/hands. Ability to see clearly at distances of 12-18" is required and may necessitate the use of corrective lenses. Typical physical functions such as sitting, standing, using of hands and fingers, reaching with hands and arms under load, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bravida Medical is a purpose-driven company, privately held and (PE) Private Equity backed by Mountaingate Capital. Headquartered in Geneva, IL with both US (FL & TN) and Saudi Arabia locations.

Bravida Medical is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of protection status, marital status, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.