Assembly Technician - Clean Room

EXALTA Group's; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble, inspect, and package medical device components in a controlled clean room environment. You will follow SOPs and quality standards to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.

The role requires attention to detail, basic tool skills, and collaboration with production and quality teams. Shift is Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; non-exempt with pay between $16.70 and $22.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of equivalent work experience preferred.
• Experience in a regulated clean room environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow blueprints and work instructions for implant and instrument assembly.
• Accurate documentation of inventory usage and packaging functions.
• Assemble instruments with 1–3 lower-level parts; entry to advanced.
• Labeling, documentation, packaging in controlled environment.
• Measure/test completed units using precision instruments.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Active listening

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team player

Safety mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Epicor)

One Drive/SharePoint navigation

Hand tools

Machine tools

Job description

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Shift: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Non-Exempt | Pay: $16.70-$22.60/hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assembly Technician is responsible for assembling, inspecting, and packaging medical device components in a controlled clean room environment while following established quality standards and manufacturing procedures. This role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a commitment to maintaining product quality, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance. The Assembly Technician works collaboratively with production and quality teams to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate production of life-enhancing medical devices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assembly Technician – All Levels:

• Follow blueprints and work instructions for implant and instrument assembly
• Accurate documentation of inventory use and packaging related functions
• Assembly of instruments with 1-3 lower-level parts (entry to advanced)
• Labeling, documentation, packaging, working in a controlled environment area (entry to advanced)
• Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure specifications using precision instruments
• Maintain hand and machine tools in proper operation condition
• Supports cycle counts
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with EXALTA’s safety protocols and OSHA requirements.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of equivalent work experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Technical Competencies

• Operation monitoring to ensure a machine is working properly
• Basic to advanced department-specific hand and machine tool knowledge
• Computer skills (following SOPs, navigating One Drive/SharePoint, Propel)
• Basic to Advanced inspection techniques
• Basic to Advanced ERP knowledge/fundamentals (SAP, Epicor, or similar)
• Equipment selection and basic maintenance knowledge

Behavioral & Basic Skill Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong active listening skills
• Ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks for long periods of time
• Ability to follow directions, learn, and adapt
• Critical thinking & problem solving
• Team player with ability to work cooperatively with others
• Positive attitude
• Participation (willingness to learn and take on new challenges, grow with company, willingness to train)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Work Ethic and Punctuality (follow work schedule, work full duration of shift, and work overtime as needed)
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail
• Role model for others
• Peer to peer mentoring
• Strong demonstration of EXALTA’s Values, Mission, and Vision
• Safety and Quality mindset

EXALTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect every employee as an individual, and we hire and promote based on qualifications, performance, and potential - without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.