Manufacturing Technician

Groe Advisors LLC; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Groe Advisors LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support build and test of medical retinal imaging equipment. You will rotate across cells, assist with KPI targets, and uphold GMP-compliant procedures.

The role requires strong fault-finding, teamwork, and adherence to safety while maintaining 5S and Lean practices in a busy production environment. Onsite hours are 7am-3:30pm, 6-month temp-to-perm position.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO and GMP requirements related to production.
• Excellent communication skills in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of product build, test, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of 5S, Lean manufacturing, and problem-solving methods.
• Flexibility to participate in job rotations and cross-training as required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Manufacturing Technicians to meet KPI targets.
• Participate in rotations and cross-training to support flexibility.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly production targets by shifting between areas as needed.
• Meet established quality requirements for products and processes.
• Ensure output goals for each operation are achieved.
• Maintain GMP compliance and accurate device history records.
• Build good working relationships with other departments.
• Inform Supervisor of any quality issues or findings.
• Highlight inventory issues to inventory specialist for timely resolution.
• Keep a clean, safe workspace using 5S methods.
• Maintain Kanban levels and rotate across Value Stream areas.
• Identify waste and contribute Lean improvements.
• Enter data accurately into MES, NCP and parts ordering systems.

Skills

ISO/GMP

Communication

Build/Test knowledge

Medical device exp

5S/Lean

Rotations flexibility

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

MES

NCP/parts ordering systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Technician works under the direction of the Manufacturing Supervisor and follows established policies and procedures. This role is responsible for the build and test of new medical retinal imaging equipment and device subcomponents. As part of a highly motivated and flexible team, the Manufacturing Technician is expected to participate in job rotations, support cross-training efforts, work collaboratively with others, and help the team meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets while continually driving quality excellence throughout all process steps of refurbishment. This role requires excellent fault-finding skills and the ability to build and test highly reliable products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist other Manufacturing Technicians to meet KPI’s related to team performance.
• Participate in job rotations and cross-training activities as directed by the Manufacturing Supervisor to support workforce flexibility and business needs.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support daily, weekly, and monthly production targets, including shifting between work areas as needed to help the team meet business objectives.
• Meet all established requirements for product quality.
• Meet established output goals for each assigned operation.
• Ensure compliance and maintain accuracy with GMP requirements of all operation/inspection procedures and device history records.
• Develop a good working relationship with other business departments.
• Inform Manufacturing Supervisor of any quality issues or findings.
• Highlight inventory control issues to dedicated inventory specialist, seeking timely resolution on issues.
• Keep a clean, safe, and organized work area using 5S methodologies.
• Maintain proper Kanban levels and locations within the Value Stream, rotating between areas as needed to support workflow.
• Identify waste, contribute continuous improvement ideas, and support the implementation of approved improvements using Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Adherence to data entry requirements on internal MES, NCP & parts ordering systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with ISO and GMP requirements related to the Value Stream’s ability to produce product.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Knowledge of product build, test, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of 5S, Lean manufacturing, and problem-solving methods.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and willingness to participate in job rotations, cross-training, and changing production priorities as required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Understanding of safety as it relates to their work environment.

Hours are 7am-3:30pm Onsite Monday-Friday

6 Months temp to perm position

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