Manufacturing Technician - 1st Shift (Temp to Perm)

Merrimack Manufacturing; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Manufacturing is seeking a reliable 1st Shift Manufacturing Technician to assemble medical devices and document mechanical and electrical assemblies. The role requires self-sufficiency in assembly, testing, and documentation in a regulated environment.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–3:00 pm, 9/80 with every other Friday off. You will work closely with Engineers and line leads to ensure quality, traceability, and continuous improvement across the production line.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with assembly, testing and the documentation of mechanical and electrical devices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Willingness to undertake various tasks and adapt to unexpected situations within dynamic company environment.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, and manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices in accordance with approved procedures.
• Utilize small hand tools, presses, fixtures, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures.
• Use documentation such as BOMs, product flow charts, work orders, check sheets, visual aids, production reports and drawings to assemble and record results.
• May perform soldering, fabricating, crimping, mechanical assembly, sealing, or bonding and gluing as required.
• Kitting assemblies using a parts list, scanner and inventory software as required.
• Participate in startup or end-of-day equipment inspections and verifications.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and report safety concerns to management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement as part of a cross-functional team.
• Adhere to GMP, ISO, QSR, and FDA regulations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Calibrated instruments

Measurement equipment

Microscopes

Ultrasonic welding

Soldering

Crimping

Job description

Merrimack Manufacturing has an exciting opportunity for a reliable and versatile 1st Shift Manufacturing Technician with excellent attention to detail to assemble medical devices. Applicants mustbe self-sufficient in assembly, testing and documentation of mechanical and electrical assemblies.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, 9/80 Schedule with every other Friday off.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.
• Utilize small hand tools (both manual and electric), manual presses, assembly fixtures, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures.
• Utilize documentation such as Bill of Materials, product flow charts, work orders, check sheets, visual aids, production reports and assembly drawings to assemble product and record results.
• May perform soldering, fabricating, crimping, mechanical assembly, sealing, ultra-sonic welding, bonding and gluing with adhesives, Epoxy or RTV.
• Kitting assemblies using a parts list, scanner and inventory software as required.
• Participates in any routine start up or end of day equipment inspections or verifications.
• Inspects work throughout the assembly process and communicates any quality or operational issues to appropriate leader.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean work area to ensure efficiency and no safety hazards. Participate in safety programs, meetings, and trainings as required. Bring safety concerns to the attention of management.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities as part of a cross-functional team.
• Meet all quality, quantity and good manufacturing practices to satisfy customer and Regulatory Affairs requirements. Read and/or understand operating procedures for specific products where training has been completed.
• Show constant attention to detail, and immediately inform supervisor of anything out of the ordinary, or anything which does not conform to the approved process sheets.
• Work with Engineers and line leads to resolve issues and correct procedures to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Maintain Clean Room integrity by using proper attire and adherence to Clean Room environment practices and procedures as applicable.
• Maintain accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor (e.g. timecards), and special projects.
• Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, ISO, QSR, and FDA regulations.
• Other production related duties as required

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with assembly, testing and the documentation of mechanical and electrical devices
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required
• Willingness to undertake various tasks and adapt to unexpected situations within dynamic company environment
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the medical device regulatory procedures, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing processes preferred