Assembler II N02

Assembler II

Location: Redmond, WA

Duration: 12 months

Work schedule: Mon-Thur, plus Friday overtime as needed

Hours: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Description:

• Successfully attained the knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the Assembler I job description.
• Experienced in assembling medical devices on two or more product lines at or above the quantity standard rate projected by the supervisor or lead.
• Demonstrates an understanding of our Quality System Policies by referencing and explaining written line procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate written records of manufacturing operations on production documentation following appropriate training i.e. Device History Records, Data Sheets and Lot Control.
• Understand and carry out instructions by their assigned Supervisor or Lead regarding priorities, work schedules, special assignments, job standards and related information required to build medical devices.
• Adaptable to changes in procedures and is able to learn new procedures due to product line and technology modifications.
• May be asked to cross train on a variety of product line operations.
• May assist Assembler III or Lead in training procedures.
• General understanding of LEAN Manufacturing Principals to assist in improving established metrics.
• Proactively informs the lead or supervisor of material shortages.
• Maintains a safe work environment by following and practicing good housekeeping and safety guidelines policies (e.g. ergonomics, job rotation, stretching exercises, tool handling and preventive maintenance).
• Maintain acceptable standards for attendance and work overtime and varying shifts as needed.
• Uses time effectively and constructively, does not engage in idle conversation that disrupts others and or the assigned operation, stays in the work area and does not abuse break times.
• Volunteers in Shared Leadership activities. i.e. Kanban Management, Calibration, and Metrics Board Maintenance.
• All Other Essential Duties as directed.

Quals:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with 1 to 2 years of previous medical device assembly or ISO certified assembly experience. In lieu of a high school diploma must have 2 to 3 years of previous medical device assembly or ISO certified assembly experience.
• Must be able to communicate by telephone, e mail, or in person to supervisors, leads and team members.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written work instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills as required to perform job duties (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Must be able to work in a clean room environment and follow the clean room environment practices and procedures.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence and pace.
• Knowledge of Good Documentation Practice, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Lean Manufacturing preferred. Maintains confidentiality of documents and processes.
• Must have fine motor skills and high degree of dexterity and eye coordination to work with and assemble small parts and subassemblies using both hands.
• Must be able to operate manufacturing and measurement equipment when applicable following appropriate training; not limited to microscopes, test equipment, EFDs, ultrasonic welders, soldering irons, dial calipers, pressure gages, and rulers.
• Basic MS Windows skills and site-specific PC programs as required to perform job duties following training.