First Shift Associate Inspector

Edwards Lifesciences; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Lifesciences in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Quality Inspector to perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of components and finished medical devices. You will ensure conformance to design specs and document everything according to SOPs.

Responsibilities include data entry for device history records, following work instructions, assisting with training across sites, and maintaining a clean, compliant work environment in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must read, comprehend, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of components and finished medical devices to ensure conformance with design specifications.
• Conduct functional testing using automated and manual equipment to verify product performance.
• Follow established work instructions and SOPs; record traceable information on device history records and may enter data into JDE.
• Verify manufacturing documents against component and device drawings.
• May assist with inventory control and ensure proper storage conditions.
• May train colleagues from other sites on inspection procedures and output quality.
• Maintain clean and organized work area in compliance with company policies.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Our Quality teams help shape the development of groundbreaking technologies to ensure each stage of our innovation process is held to the highest standards of integrity and safety. You’ll bring your passion for problem solving and partner with various teams to influence decision-making for a product’s entire lifecycle. Your work will involve you optimizing product development to impact patients around the world with pioneering technology.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:30pm

Pay rate: $19.98/hour

How you'll make an impact:

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of components and/or finished medical device products using a wide variety of tools and equipment such as magnifying lamp, microscope, vision inspection system, etc. to ensure conformance with design specifications
• Perform functional testing of finished medical device products using both automated and manual valve testing equipment to ensure conformance with design specifications
• 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 information into JDE.
• Perform verification of manufacturing documents with component and device drawings
• May control inventory to ensure appropriate storage conditions and movement
• May train colleagues from other sites, including inspection of their work output
• Other incidental duties: General work area housekeeping

What you'll need (required):

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• Due to the specific duties of this job, you must be able to read, comprehend, write, and speak English

What else we look for (preferred):

• Ability to use applicable tools and equipment, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity
• Basic level of understanding of inspection procedures
• Ability to effectively provide and accept feedback from colleagues
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills, preferred
• Strict attention to detail
• Adhere to Edwards Environmental Health and Safety and Quality guidelines as they relate to department clean room medical device manufacturing
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Work in a Team environment
• 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

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID‑19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID‑19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.