Manufacturing Technician II

Confluent Medical Technologies, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to support production planning, setup, and continuous improvement for multiple medical device products, including nitinol components and catheters.

The role involves programming, setting up wire winding, laser operations, deburring, and testing, with little supervision and a focus on efficiency, quality, and meeting project timetables.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years in medical devices or Nitinol processing/manufacturing.
• CNC Programming CAM Programming preferred.
• CNC machining with understanding of G code preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up automated and manual manufacturing applications and processes.
• Evaluate and improve historical methods for higher efficiency.
• Program, set up, and run mechanical systems for prototyping to high-volume production.
• Lead process improvement to improve product flow and capacity.
• Perform in-process and final release testing; document results and issues.
• Assist engineers with troubleshooting tooling and equipment.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAM Programming

G-code understanding

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Semi-Automated wire winder

Cryostat

Instron Tensile Tester

Vision system inspection

Laser operations

Deburring operations

Forming equipment

Job description

Job Description:Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers.We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician I to join our team. As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will be responsible for production planning and inventory control for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. This individual will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing while service level targets.SUMMARY: Process development technician involves setting up automated and manual applications, evaluating historical manufacturing methods and improving existing and future methods. Applications include but may not be limited to wire winding, surface grinding, laser cutting, laser welding, and deburring. Working under little to no supervision and following detailed verbal, written, and hands-on instructions in manufacturing multiple and complex medical devices. Programming, setting up, and running mechanical systems with complex features and ramping up manufacturing activities which involves transitioning from product development phase to high volume production operations to meet project timetables, productivity and quality goals.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: CNC Programming Setup and operation of Semi-Automated wire winding system Heat treatment process development Wire Unwinding development Processes prototype parts, using production procedures and per special instructions Conducts experiments, records test procedures, collects data, and documents results in a lab notebook Responsible for operating testing services, maintaining equipment, and specific use of the following equipment: Semi-Automated Wire winder Cryostat Instron Tensile Tester Vision system inspection methods May be tapped to get involved in laser operations, deburring operations, and forming operations Solid modeling and tooling design Executes in-process and product release testing Assists engineers with troubleshooting and debugging of equipment, tooling, and processesCORE COMPETENCIES: High School diploma or equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience in medical devices or Nitinol processing / manufacturing. CNC Programming CAM Programming (Preferred) CNC machining and an understanding of G code (Preferred) Proficient in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks (Preferred) Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and/or electrical aptitude when working with tools and equipment Candidate must possess good written / verbal communication skills and work well in a team environment.We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.