Production Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Production Assembler About the Role

Medela LLC is seeking dedicated Production Assemblers to join our team in McHenry, Illinois. In this role, you will assemble and inspect plastic medical components with care and consistency to support high-quality inventory and shipment processes.

Success looks like meeting or exceeding production rate expectations while following cleanroom and medical device quality requirements, documenting work accurately, and maintaining a safe, contamination-controlled workspace.

• Wear required cleanroom gear, including hairnets, masks, gowns, and gloves, to maintain a clean production environment.
• Sanitize hands and workstations using approved medical cleaners to help prevent contamination.
• Follow strict hygiene rules in the production area, including no jewelry, makeup, or nail polish.
• Assemble plastic medical components such as shields, connectors, valves, and silicone diaphragms.
• Connect tubing and pumps carefully to ensure there are no air leaks and suction functions correctly.
• Operate basic assembly tools, including plastic press machines, automated sealers, and laser markers.
• Test pump suction performance using pressure gauges to confirm parts meet manufacturing standards.
• Inspect finished components for defects such as trapped dust, rough edges, or cracks.
• Complete daily production logs accurately, including batch numbers and parts used.
• Follow basic medical device rules and quality expectations aligned with FDA and GMP guidelines.

• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to inspect, test, and assemble small plastic components.
• Basic writing and math skills to complete batch records, verification steps, and quality control forms.
• Physical ability to stand or walk for long shifts.
• Ability to lift or push trays and equipment up to 20–30 pounds.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and following hygiene and contamination-control procedures.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and follow standardized work instructions consistently.
• Ability to work effectively in a production setting with rate and quality expectations.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Overtime available

• 5th Shift: Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

• $18–$20 per hour