Manufacturing Technician

Smartbox US; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Smartbox US is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to learn the hardware and accessories for our exclusive line of speech-generating devices, focusing on producing a high-quality product while following processes and communicating with the department Director. The role is light manufacturing using hand tools in an office-style environment; training is provided.

Fixed starting salary is $40,000 with 8:00–4:30 M-F during training and flexible scheduling after training, plus a robust benefits

Qualifications

• Familiarity with personal computers.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test medical devices using hand tools with attention to detail.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures while maintaining communication with department Director.

Skills

PC familiarity

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Job description

As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll learn about the hardware and accessories that make up our exclusive line of speech-generating devices so you can focus on producing a high-quality product while following processes and maintaining communication with department Director.

• This position is ‘light manufacturing’ using hand tools to assemble, test and perform a series of operations to create medical devices with the highest attention to detail, quality and workmanship.

• No forklift, CNC, or heavy manufacturing experience required.

Our Manufacturing & Shipping Teams are a unique group of hard-working individuals focused on getting each client their voice. Together they collaborate to solve problems, tell some fun jokes, and provide a casual, fun work environment. Unlike other manufacturing and shipping roles, our team does not operate heavy equipment or work in a warehouse. We operate in an office setting, each person working both at their desk with their laptop and the designated workspaces where our devices come together.

If you’re great with processes and procedures, open to working hands-on with technology, and looking for a truly rewarding career, this might be the position for you!

Key Skills:

• Familiarity with personal computers.

• Attention to detail and craftsmanship.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions, processes, and procedures.

Training will be provided!

Smartbox US is a leading provider of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Devices, training, and support. Together, we provide a voice for those affected by the communication and physical challenges of autism, ALS, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, stroke and many other similar conditions.

Our benefits and culture are focused on providing a work/life integration to best support our team. The benefits offered for this role include:

• Fixed starting salary of $40,000

• Work hours are 8:00 – 4:30 M-F for training, flexible scheduling after training!

• 401k Plan with 3% Employer Contribution

• Generous Paid Time Off – 23 days annually (prorated first year)

• 10 Paid Holidays including a Floating Holiday

• Paid Parental, Adoption, & Foster Care Leave

• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Company Provided Life Insurance

• Voluntary Dependent Care Account & Flex Spending Account

• Voluntary Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Coverages

• Supportive & Collaborative Culture

• Annual performance-based merit increases exceeding national average

• Growing Company with Internal Opportunities

• Training and Education Provided including Professional and Personal Wellness

• Community Involvement