731H - Assistant Team Leader (Hourly)

Merit Medical Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Team Leader in Richmond, VA. This role involves supporting assembly processes and guiding team members. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant manufacturing experience. Join a company committed to improving lives through innovative medical devices.

Benefits

Insurance

Onsite Medical

Cafeterias

Employee Garden

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

401K

HSA

Qualifications

• Six months of related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to meet assembly times and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supports the assembly process.
• Checks products for proper assembly and quality.
• Supports the Team Leader in manufacturing tasks.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

731H - Assistant Team Leader (Hourly)

Apply locations: Richmond, VA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: JR112872

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. We aim to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.

Work Shift

Day

Summary of Duties

This role involves directing and supporting the assembly process from raw materials to pre-sterilization. Performs various medical assembly tasks and supports the team leader by providing guidance and leadership in their absence or under their direction.

Production Operator Functions

Essential Functions Performed

1. Assembles medical products, performing tasks on a rotating basis.
2. Checks products at work stations for proper assembly and removes defective items.
3. Operates test equipment to ensure product quality.
4. Overtime may be required.
5. Performs related tasks as needed.

Team Leader Support Functions

Under the direction of the Team Leader, supports manufacturing by:

1. Fulfilling work orders, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating processes.
2. Working with quality assurance and training team members.
3. Recording work and reporting progress.
4. Ensuring equipment cleanliness and coordinating with other staff to meet production goals.
5. Participating in problem-solving and team meetings.
6. Performing other tasks as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Writing, sitting, standing, bending, visual and color perception, depth perception, reading, peripheral vision, fine motor skills.
• Exposure to noise, chemical vapors, soldering fumes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related manufacturing experience.
• For Spanish-language lines, basic bilingual skills.
• Ability to meet assembly times and quality standards.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills.

Competencies

• Work order prioritization, assembly quality, training, reporting, team problem solving, production standards, basic computer skills.

Comments

This position involves no exposure to blood or body fluids (Risk Category III). Employees may work various shifts, with benefits including insurance, onsite medical, cafeterias, employee garden, vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401K, and HSA. For more about our culture, visit www.merit.com/careers.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in various medical procedures worldwide, employing about 6,000 people across multiple international locations.