Manufacturing Associate (1st Shift, Systems)

Merck & Co.; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Fujifilm Sonosite in Bothell, WA seeks a Manufacturing Associate for 1st shift in a fast-paced environment. You will perform precision assembly, epoxy mixing, and high-detail hand soldering, while following strict Quality system requirements.

Ideal candidates have strong hand-eye coordination, basic math, and effective communication. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for overtime and advancement within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in high tech manufacturing preferred.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity.
• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication for manufacturing documentation.
• Attention to detail and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures such as Assembly Instruction, PPE, and Device History Record while performing duties.
• Mix, cast, and cure epoxy-based materials.
• Perform casting, bonding, shielding, packaging, go-no-go testing, wiring, gluing, hand soldering, and component installation with precision tools.
• Provide training and guidance to other Manufacturing Associates.
• Assist in other Manufacturing and Operations tasks as needed.
• Carry out machine cleaning and maintenance as required.
• Participate in internal assessment, material management, yield improvement projects.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Height gauge

Calipers

Soldering iron

Job description

Position Overview

Manufacturing Associate (1st Shift, Systems) - Bothell, WA

We have an opportunity for a dedicated team player to be a part of a fast-paced, busy manufacturing environment! Fujifilm, Sonosite, Inc is seeking Manufacturing Associates. This role is a full time opportunity with full benefits, a 401K plan, paid time off, plus more perks that come with being a full time Fujifilm Sonosite employee! As a successful candidate you will exhibit manual dexterity, reliability, basic math and computer skills and an aptitude for learning things quickly. Manufacturing experience is not required but is preferred. Any college level educational experience considered.

• Weighing and mixing epoxy-based materials. Cleaning and assembling high precision molds.
• Light mechanical assembly of small components using hand tools and torque drivers.
• Manual assembly operations including shielding, gluing, and cable preparation.
• Work with hands under a microscope performing hand soldering of fine pitch cables and flexible circuits.
• Measurement of thin layers using high precision drop gauges.
• Use of high-precision tools such as: height gage, calipers, micrometers.
• Basic equipment skills such as: saws, machine mill, machine lathe.
• Basic computer skills desired for device history record transactions.

Company Overview

At FUJIFILM Sonosite, we reinvent how healthcare is delivered with point-of-care ultrasound technology. As the leader in bedside ultrasound systems, our innovations save lives-from premature babies in NICUs to trauma patients in emergency rooms.

We're looking for purpose-driven team members ready to build technology that impacts real-world scenarios, including natural disasters and even war zones. By joining FUJIFILM Sonosite, you'll be part of a team that thrives on collaboration, out-of-the-box thinking, and a passion for life-saving innovations. Let's make a difference together.

Our headquarters in Bothell, Washington, blends riverside charm with urban amenities, quality schools, and an ever-evolving downtown-all part of the vibrant Seattle metro area.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of "giving our world more smiles." Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Follow all required procedures such as Assembly Instruction, Personal Protective Equipment, and Device History Record while performing the job responsibilities.
• Mixing, casting and curing epoxy-based materials.
• Perform functions of casting, bonding, shielding, packaging, go-no-go testing, wiring, gluing, hand soldering, component installation, or bonding using tools such as soldering irons, glue dispensers, scales, microscopes, calipers, micrometers, various hand tools, or other precision equipment.
• Provide training and guidance to other Manufacturing Associates.
• Provide assistance in other areas of Manufacturing and Operations group as needed and directed.
• Perform required machine cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Participate in projects such as Internal Assessment, Material Management, Yield Improvement, etc.
• Responsible and accountable for carrying out the requirements of the company's quality system.

Knowledge and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in high tech manufacturing preferred.
• Must have excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• Effective verbal communication skills and written communication skills necessary to complete various manufacturing documentation.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be familiar with basic math.
• Must have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to handle & work with chemicals.
• Able to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.

Shift Requirements

• Shift hours are 5:00am to 3:30pm, Monday - Thursday with an excellent opportunity for overtime on Friday-Saturday

Salary and Benefits

• Starting wage of $24.00/hr. + $0.50 raise after 6 months of service
• Insurance:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Life & Company paid Disability
• Retirement Plan (401k):
  • 4% automatic Company contribution
  • Fujifilm matches 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your salary
• Paid Time Off:
  • You can accrue up to 120 hours of PTO in your first year of employment
  • PTO increases based on years of service
• Employee Choice Holidays:
  • 32 additional hours paid time off, based on date of hire in the calendar year
• Paid Holidays:
  • Eight (8) paid holidays per year

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail] or [phone]).