Assembly Technician

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device industry is seeking an Assembly Technician. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling components, ensuring quality, and maintaining documentation. This role requires attention to detail and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices.
• Inspect work throughout the assembly process.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Job description

Assembly Technician

• 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts
• Contract to Perm

Overview

The Manufacturing Assembly Technician needs to be self-sufficient in assembly, testing, and documentation of mechanical and electrical assemblies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.
2. Utilize small hand tools (manual and electric), manual presses, assembly fixtures, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures.
3. Use documentation such as Bill of Materials, product flow charts, work orders, check sheets, visual aids, production reports, and assembly drawings to assemble products and record results.
4. Perform soldering, fabricating, crimping, mechanical assembly, sealing, ultrasonic welding, bonding, and gluing with adhesives, epoxy, or RTV.
5. Knit assemblies using parts lists, scanners, and inventory software as required.
6. Participate in routine startup or end-of-day equipment inspections or verifications.
7. Inspect work throughout the assembly process and communicate any quality or operational issues to the supervisor.
8. Maintain a neat, orderly, and clean work area to ensure efficiency and safety. Participate in safety programs, meetings, and training.
9. Participate in continuous improvement activities as part of a cross-functional team.
10. Meet all quality, quantity, and good manufacturing practices to satisfy customer and regulatory requirements. Read and understand operating procedures for specific products with completed training.
11. Pay close attention to detail and immediately inform supervisors of any anomalies or deviations from approved process sheets.
12. Collaborate with engineers and line leads to resolve issues and improve procedures for quality and efficiency.
13. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor, and projects.
14. Adhere to safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies, ISO, QSR, and FDA regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with assembly, testing, and documentation of mechanical and electrical devices.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform various tasks and adapt to changing situations.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, lean manufacturing, and production processes.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Experience with small parts assembly, working under a microscope, and using tweezers, torque drivers, magnifiers.
• Experience in clean room environment is a plus.