Manufacturing Technician

VitalPath; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalPath in Maplewood, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Technician on site to resolve production issues and maintain equipment per GMP standards in catheter manufacturing.

Work: Mon-Thu 9-hour days and Fri 4 hours. No relocation assistance. You will assist in setup, operations, and process improvements, document data accurately, and support engineering in daily tasks to keep production running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience in a medical device or GMP environment is preferred.
• Ability to read/interpret Safety Data Sheets and blueprints is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Drive manufacturing performance by enforcing standardized systems, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and adjustment for manufacturing equipment.
• Perform inprocess inspections and measurements per product specs and GMP.
• Document production activities and process data per GMP.
• Troubleshoot basic equipment and process-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

GMP awareness

Microscope work

Communication skills

Time management

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join VitalPath in Maplewood as a Manufacturing Technician!

About VitalPath

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice.

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician work directly under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This role serves as the first point of contact for resolving product-related issues on the production floor and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment used in manufacturing. The technician plays a key role in catheter production by performing routine tasks, maintaining compliance with quality standards, and contributing to overall production efficiency.

Work Location/Schedule

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath Maplewood, MN location.
• Shift/Schedule: Day hours MondayThursday 9 hour days, Friday 4 hour days
• VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Drive manufacturing performance by implementing and enforcing standardized systems, policies, and procedures; provide coaching and guidance to operators.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and adjustment for both manufacturing equipment for production as well as new technology introduction for production.
• Perform inprocess inspections and measurements to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately document production activities and process data in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of basic equipment and processrelated issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety regulations.

Process & Product Support

• Provide handson assistance during product builds, addressing discrepancies and implementing manufacturing aids to streamline processes.
• Collaborate directly with engineering teams on projects, process improvements, and daily operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot product, process, and equipmentrelated issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Deliver handson training for manufacturing processes to ensure operator competency and adherence to standards.
• Develop and implement quick process improvements to enhance product build efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• 13 years experience in assembly or manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a medical device or GMP manufacturing environment having experience working in class 7 cleanroom
• Ability to perform Engineering testing required for process validation qualification activities
• Able to communicate to engineers and instill instructions to operators
• Ability to work with a microscope with small tools to complete tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to follow and give instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks well
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills using technical and analytical thinking
• Multitasking and excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge and excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of how to read/interpret Safety Data Sheets
• Required to stand and/or sit in a clean room monitoring all operators on a daytoday basis
• Long periods of microscope usage
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds of load

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Comprehension of blueprints, including basic dimensioning and tolerance
• Experience with microscope, ruler, and micrometer
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and related software
• Medical catheter manufacturing experience