2nd Shift Associate Sewer

Edwards Lifesciences Gruppe; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Irvine, CA seeks an Associate Sewer to support the sewing assembly of valves. You will operate sewing tools, perform in-rotation steps, and ensure workmanship meets specifications under SOPs in a clean room environment.

You will verify steps, record traceable information in device history records, keep the work area tidy, and collaborate with team members to meet production goals. Prior GMP/medical device experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing work to support the sewing assembly of valves using tools in rotation.
• Verify completed steps against specifications and conduct successive checks by team colleagues.
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with SOPs and record traceable information in device history records.
• Maintain general work area housekeeping.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Hand-eye coordination

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.The Associate Sewer performs sewing work to support manufacturing/production activities, following established procedures and guidance.How you'll make an impact:• Use tools – needles, scissors, forceps, specialized tooling, microscope – to perform assigned steps, in rotation, in the sewing assembly of valves.• Perform verifications, against specifications, of completed steps, and successive checks on steps completed by work team colleagues.• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records.• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping.What you'll need (Required):• Basic computer skills.• Good hand eye coordination.• Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.What else we look for (Preferred):• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.• Previous sewing, GMP, clean room, medical device experience.• Knowledge of and adherence to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing.• Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.• Successful completion of ongoing job training of assembly process steps.• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control.Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.For California, the base pay range for this position is $40,000 - $55,000 (highly experienced).The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.