Lead Assembler - $40.00

Job Description

LEAD ASSEMBLER

Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
12 Month Contract Position - Can be extended but not converted
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Onsite daily

POSITION SUMMARY

The Lead Assembler performs hands-on mechanical assembly and sample builds supporting medical device development and manufacturing activities. This position performs the full scope of Assembly 3 responsibilities while helping organize daily build activities and ensuring materials, equipment, tooling, and staffing are ready. The role works closely with R&D, ISC Engineering, and Assembly teams to communicate priorities, identify potential issues, and keep builds moving according to established protocols. The Lead Assembler also supports characterization, testing preparation, quality requirements, and routine troubleshooting while working within established SOPs and scientific methods.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly and sample builds in accordance with established build protocols and procedures.
• Perform chemical mixing, catheter shaft tip forming, catheter coating, guidewire lubrication, sample photography, and sample characterization.
• Prepare samples for conditioning and testing while maintaining accuracy and adherence to specifications.
• Confirm build readiness by checking materials, equipment, tooling, staffing, and other required resources.
• Organize daily assembly activities and help ensure assigned builds remain on schedule.
• Communicate priorities, schedule changes, and build requirements with R&D, ISC Engineering, Assembly team members, Team Leads, and Supervisors.
• Answer routine questions and provide hands-on support to Assembly 3 personnel as needed.
• Identify missing materials, equipment concerns, process issues, or other risks before work begins and escalate concerns promptly.
• Support fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and packaging activities for medical devices.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment used in assembly and sample-build activities.
• Perform quality inspections in accordance with established quality specifications.
• Follow clearly defined SOPs, scientific methods, quality guidelines, and applicable build requirements.
• Support training and organization of other assemblers when needed.
• Rotate between different assembly tasks and responsibilities based on operational needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform additional assembly and development-build duties as required.

TYPICAL WORKDAY

After completing training on the applicable task and build protocol, the Lead Assembler performs sample builds, characterization, and preparation activities. The Lead Assembler also helps organize daily work, confirms materials and equipment are available and ready, communicates priorities or schedule changes, answers routine questions, and escalates issues. The position works alongside Assembly 3 personnel when additional build support is needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Mechanical build and assembly experience.
• Chemical mixing experience preferred.
• Experience organizing work, training others, supporting production or development-build schedules, or leading daily activities preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate with co-workers, engineers, Team Leads, and Supervisors.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and understand specifications written in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools, including microscopes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize abnormal, missing, or incomplete materials, equipment, or processes.
• Ability to understand instructions, ask questions when clarification is needed, and work independently once direction is established.
• Ability to work effectively with others and support team members.
• Willingness to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours when required.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.

KEY SKILLS

• Mechanical Assembly
• Medical Device Assembly
• Sample Builds
• Chemical Mixing
• Catheter Assembly
• Catheter Coating
• Guidewire Lubrication
• Sample Characterization
• Equipment Setup and Troubleshooting
• Quality Inspection
• SOP Compliance
• Basic Measurement Tools
• Build Readiness
• Manufacturing Support
• Team Coordination
• Training and Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Schedule Coordination

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift or move at least 50 pounds.
• Perform hands-on assembly activities and operate equipment as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. xhyhwjd

If you are interested, please reach out to Chin Yang at A-Line Staffing.