Detail Polish (Tuesday-Friday, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am)

On-X Life Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Life Insurance

401(k) with Traditional and Roth

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

10 Paid Company Holidays

Competitive PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Artivion, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Detail Polish technician to perform detailed polishing and inspection of small intricate parts used in On-X Heart Valves. You will inspect with a microscope, shape or blend components, and ensure adherence to specifications.

Work follows established procedures with emphasis on dimensional control, traceability, and safety in a regulated medical device environment. Collaboration with manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred
• Understanding of FDA & ISO manufacturing practices
• Ability to adapt to changes in product style, tools, and work environment
• Perform visual inspection using a microscope for extended periods of time
• Maintain quality orientation and attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity for handling small parts
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
• Basic computer skills including MS Office, internet, and electronic mail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math

Responsibilities

• Inspect components under a microscope and decide pass/fail based on cosmetic and functional criteria
• Polish components using small tools and polishing compounds to remove anomalies while preserving dimensions
• Operate cleaning and lasers etch equipment per procedures and document results
• Shape or blend substrates per written procedures
• Perform in-process measurement using microscope reticles, profilometer, calipers
• Maintain traceability and sign-off documentation for traveler and computer records
• Keep work area and equipment clean and organized
• Complete tasks per manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision
• Observe safety practices
• Identify and recommend changes to solve daily process problems
• Follow company and departmental policies and keep supervisor informed

Skills

Visual inspection

Fine hand work

Microscope inspection

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Reading & interpreting instructions

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Calipers

Profilometer

Laser/etch equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing challenging cardiac and vascular conditions. Our Austin facility houses a diverse team dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. With over 1,600 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. For more details on the On-X Mechanical Heart Valve, click here.

Position Objective

The Detail Polish role will perform all tasks involved in the detail polish portion of On-X LTI production, including hand polishing, shaping or blending small intricate parts using jeweller type equipment and microscopes and visually and dimensionally inspecting components for conformance to written specifications. Visually and dimensionally inspects components for conformance to written specification with the aid of a microscope. In some cases, there is a possibility for cross training in other areas, but the primary responsibilities are in Detail Polish.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect components with the aid of a microscope fitted with reticle. Understand cosmetic and functional discrepancies, critical and non-critical areas to make pass/fail decisions.
• Detail polish components using established methods and materials to remove anomalies while maintaining dimensions. This requires the use of small hand-held power tools (similar to a dental drill), collets and polishing compounds and the use of various polishing techniques.
• Operate component cleaning and lasers etch equipment per written procedures. This requires monitoring and documenting results.
• Shape or blend substrates or coated components effectively using various techniques per written procedures.
• Perform in-process measurement using microscope reticles, profilometer, calipers, hand held mirror, or similar equipment.
• Control traceability of components and proper sign-off of traveler and/or computer, continually ensuring that documentation is acceptable.
• Keep work area and equipment in clean, orderly condition.
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
• Observe safety practices concerning self and others.
• Identify and recommend changes to solve problems that appear in the daily processes.
• Understand and follow company and departmental policies and practices.
• Keep supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred
• Understanding of FDA & ISO manufacturing practices
• Ability to adapt to changes in product style, tools, and work environment
• Perform visual inspection using a microscope for extended periods of time
• Maintain quality orientation and attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity for handling small parts
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
• Basic computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options available
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Competitive PTO plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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