Assembler 1, General

TechDigital Group; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking a Manufacturing/Assembler in New York State to join our medical device production team. You will assemble products and sub-assemblies, operate standard and specialty equipment, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety policies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of manufacturing experience. You will work in a team, rotate tasks, and participate in continuous improvement efforts while meeting daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and follow specifications.
• Ability to perform basic math and use measuring devices.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and rotate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product, components, and sub-assemblies using assembly machines or hand operations.
• Maintain safety and GMP compliance.
• Set up, operate, and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Meet daily production goals and ensure quality.
• Assist training of manufacturing personnel.
• Work in a team and rotate tasks as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading specs

Basic math

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Go/no-go gauges

Fixtures

Job description

Performs any combination of tasks involved in the manufacture and assembly of medical devices.

Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

• Responsible for following safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for following all required GMP's and applicable manufacturing procedures.
• Perform a variety of duties to assemble all types and sizes of product, components, and sub-assemblies using a variety of standard and specialty assembly machines or hand operations. May be required to press, bond, solder, flare, strip, clamp, sand, weld, mount/takedown or inspect for appearance, gauging of parts by "no-go" or "go" gauges and set fixtures.
• After initial training, shows the ability to consistently meet daily production goals while building a high-quality product, part or subassembly to specification.
• Set up, operates, perform minor maintenance and minor troubleshooting on equipment.
• Follow department procedures on material replenishment.
• Assists in training of manufacturing personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance team performance.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and report to work on a regular, punctual basis.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate well with others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing or production related experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Successfully demonstrate mechanical aptitude either through testing and/or job related experience, technical training or certification.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, comprehend and consistently follow specifications.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and use measuring devices and tools.
• Shows the ability to consistently meet daily production goals.
• Ability to successfully demonstrate visual accuracy through company-approved program.
• Meets or exceeds dexterity requirements.
• Ability to get along with people and to be able to work in a team environment.
• Must exhibit willingness to work on a team and promote teamwork among all employees.
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours.
• Willingness to rotate into different tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain department/Job certifications.
• Must be able to achieve technical skills and proficiency on safe operation of department machines and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with chemicals for a full shift (excluding breaks) utilizing provided Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as required.
• Ability to work under magnification for a full shift (excluding breaks) as required.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for a full shift (excluding breaks).
• Ability to lift and move 35 lbs. (over 35 lbs. with assistance).
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers, including the ability to feel, reach with hands and arms and/or perform repetitive hand/wrist movement.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk to perform tasks and rotate throughout workstations.
• Ability to safely perform area-specific gowning procedures. These may include but are not limited to: Donning a smock with zippers and/or snaps, sitting or standing (with a safety bar) to apply shoe covers over the top of shoes, applying gloves, walking over or around benches in the transition area, and bending, stooping, and reaching motions.
• Ability to utilize all area-specific PPE including but not limited to: eye protection, respiratory protection and hearing protection as required.

Work Environment

May require some exposure to chemicals used in manufacturing processes. Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort occasionally present in the work situation (moderate noise, disagreeable odors, etc.). Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be maintained by the associate.