Cleaner/Deflasher - 2nd Shift - 15% Premium & Sign-on Bonus

EXALTA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA in Kenosha, WI seeks a production associate to clean, deflash, assemble, and package medical components. You will document production data, ensure quality, and support cross-functional teams in a regulated manufacturing setting.

The role requires high attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and the ability to read and follow work instructions. Day shift opportunities available in a quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Solid math basics for everyday tasks.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Team‑oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Clean and deflash products per customer orders.
• Clean and package products to meet requirements and BMI standards.
• Deflash using appropriate tools and inspect for quality.
• Assemble and glue pads onto assemblies.
• Maintain documented production data in ERP and paperwork.
• Cross-train and perform additional operations as needed.
• Adhere to ISO 13485 and FDA documentation requirements.
• Work in a team as well as autonomously.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Math skills

Teamwork

Read instructions

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clean medical instruments and remove flash from product.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide cleaning of product for customer orders.
• Clean and package product based on customer requirements and hold the BMI standard for clean product.
• Provide deflashing of product for customer orders.
• Assemble and glue pads onto assemblies.
• Deflash using sharp knives, polishing wheels, dremels, cutters and picks.
• Clean parts after deflash and inspect for any nonconformance.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Meet and maintain established standards for scrap and indirect labor.
• Meet and maintain established production efficiency and effectiveness standards for production.
• Proper and complete documentation off all production data in ERP system and required paperwork.
• Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA requirements.
• Cross train and perform additional operations specific to secondary operations to be a contributing member of a cross functional team.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred.
• Proficient in math, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination and ability to work with very small components.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions.
• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and over.
• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as autonomously.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally and constructively.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that can be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Includes exposure to fumes or airborne particles, non-toxic chemicals.
• Work environment is temperature controlled.

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit and stand for up to 12 hours per day.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Education, Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

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.