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CONFLUENT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I for 2nd shift to support production planning, inventory control, and continuous improvement on multiple products. You will contribute to efficiency and on-time delivery in a fast-paced setting.

The role involves CNC programming, setup of semi- automated wire winding, heat treatment development, and a range of manufacturing tasks. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years in medical devices or Nitinol processing.
• Experience with CNC programming and CAM is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
• Able to operate CNC/multi-axis equipment and winding systems.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate semi- automated wire winding system.
• Develop heat treatment processes and wire unwinding methods.
• Conduct experiments, record procedures and data, and document results.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting and debugging of equipment.
• Execute in-process and product release testing.

Skills

CNC Programming

Wire winding

Testing

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma + 3–5 years medical devices experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAM Programming

G-code

Job description

Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician I to join our team. As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will be responsible for production planning and inventory control for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. This individual will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing while service level targets. This is a 2nd shift position and will receive a shift differential.

SUMMARY:

Process development technician involves setting up automated and manual applications, evaluating historical manufacturing methods and improving existing and future methods. Applications include but may not be limited to wire winding, surface grinding, laser cutting, laser welding, and deburring. Working under little to no supervision and following detailed verbal, written, and hands-on instructions in manufacturing multiple and complex medical devices. Programming, setting up, and running mechanical systems with complex features and ramping up manufacturing activities which involves transitioning from product development phase to high volume production operations to meet project timetables, productivity and quality goals.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• CNC Programming
• Setup and operation of Semi-Automated wire winding system
• Heat treatment process development
• Wire Unwinding development
• Processes prototype parts, using production procedures and per special instructions
• Conducts experiments, records test procedures, collects data, and documents results in a lab notebook
• Responsible for operating testing services, maintaining equipment, and specific use of the following equipment: Semi-Automated Wire winder Cryostat Instron Tensile Tester Vision system inspection methods
• May be tapped to get involved in laser operations, deburring operations, and forming operations
• Solid modeling and tooling design
• Executes in-process and product release testing
• Assists engineers with troubleshooting and debugging of equipment, tooling, and processes

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience in medical devices or Nitinol processing / manufacturing.
• CNC Programming
• CAM Programming (Preferred)
• CNC machining and an understanding of G code (Preferred)
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (Preferred)
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and/or electrical aptitude when working with tools and equipment
• Candidate must possess good written / verbal communication skills and work well in a team environment.

We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position. Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Applying materials science to MedTech innovation.

Confluent specializes in expert design and development of large-scale manufacturing specializing in interventional catheter-based devices and implants. Our key capabilities include Nitinol components and tubing, balloon and complex catheters, high-precision polymer tubing, and implantable textiles. We operate in 8 state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and Costa Rica and currently employ over 2,000 employees. Confluent has earned the confidence of leaders in the medical device community through a proven track record of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing.

Visit www.confluentmedical.com to learn more.