Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

Novel Microdevices is seeking an Assembly Technician to help manufacture sub-assemblies and final assemblies of medical devices. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate cleans, assembles, inspects, and packages medical devices following standard operating procedures, and performs other manufacturing activities and maintenance.

This production is conducted inside of a cleanroom environment, and requires wearing a gown, gloves, hair net, face mask, and shoe coverings. The assembly technician must pay attention to detail as they conduct visual inspections and in-process quality checks.

After initial training, the assembly technician should be able to operate independently with minimal instruction. The assembly technician must be able to communicate any issues they encounter in the assembly process.

Primary duties include:

• Following standard operating procedures and work instructions while manufacturing sub-assemblies and final assemblies of medical devices. Record work on Batch History Records. Maintain work logs as needed.
• Maintaining cleanroom standards, practices, and housekeeping following good manufacturing procedures.
• Cutting and cleaning plastic parts using proper technique to support biological sample contact.
• Performing and recording quality inspections of materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods following the standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Performing other duties as assigned such as machine maintenance, record keeping, packing, and storing inventory, etc.
• Understanding and adhering to safety policies and practices.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment and work area as needed.
• Using tools such as microscopes, tweezers, and other hand-held tools.
• Recognizing issues with the equipment and documentation and taking appropriate corrective action within scope. Notifying management of issues and discrepancies immediately.

Required skills include:

• Ability to follow written directions found in standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Fine motor skills (hand/eye coordination) to place small parts onto assemblies using tweezers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction after training has been completed.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to accurately record work on Batch History Records and other documentation.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to solve basic math problems.

Desired skills include:

• Experience in assembly or manufacturing in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Experience working in clean rooms or laboratories.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education:

• Minimum of high school diploma. Preference given to those holding an Associate's or higher degree or certification in a technical field.

Physical ability:

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to stand for several hours. Work may involve repetitive arm and wrist motions.
• Ability to work directly with, handle, or come into contact with chemicals or reagents.

Travel requirements:

None

Job type:

Full-time, hourly