Associate Sewing Specialist

Planet Pharma; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in California is seeking individuals to join their manufacturing teams dedicated to assembling medical devices. You will play a crucial role in ensuring precise assembly and adherence to safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and the ability to work in a team environment. Attention to detail and commitment to quality are essential. This role allows you to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through innovative manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English.
• Proven ability to work with minimum supervision and follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical devices precisely and on time.
• Ensure compliance with established work instructions and SOPs.
• Perform line clearance and maintain work area cleanliness.
• Conduct self-assessments and provide team feedback.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.

Job description

Make a meaningful difference to patients 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Use tools and equipment to complete assembly of medical devices precisely and in a timely fashion at each work station - proficient in multiple operations - following work order instructions and drawings, using computers to navigate drawings, and entering parts status data. Inventory reconciliation at start of day and when transitioning to next work order.
• Review, follow and perform job functions in compliance with established work instructions and adherence with SOPs, including recording traceable information on device history records and may enter data into manufacturing data systems.
• Perform line clearance, i.e., cleaning and sanitizing work stations at the start of the shift and when transitioning to next work orders. Ensure all required components and tools are ready for the build.
• Self‑assessment of work, which may include visual inspection under magnification, and sequential review of colleagues work, providing constructive team feedback, including escalating work issues and changes in equipment performance to supervisor for assessment and correction.
• Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, speak English, and have elementary‑level understanding of numerical functions.
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping

Education / Experience

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Adhere to Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions
• Work in a Team environment, primarily work with colleagues and supervisor
• Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues based on sequential work reviews
• Flexibility to work overtime to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing processes
• Proven ability to complete, retain, and incorporate training coursework in the performance of new and advanced work procedures
• 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