Operator 1

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Medical Device Assembly Operator (Operator 1) for a Salt Lake Area, UT facility. This entry-level role involves assembling life-saving devices in a climate-controlled cleanroom, following strict product specifications and QA guidelines.

You will perform basic assembly tasks, maintain precise documentation, wear required PPE, and collaborate with a team to meet daily safety and output targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required for logging counts.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing preferred but onboarding provided.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level technical assembly including bonding, soldering, and visual inspections.
• Document lot numbers, item numbers, and quantities per QA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free workstation and wear PPE at all times.
• Collaborate with team operators to meet daily safety and output targets.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Medical Device Assembly Operator (Operator 1)

Location: Salt Lake Area, UT

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

Work Environment: Climate-Controlled Cleanroom Facility

Position Overview

We are seeking an agility-driven and detail-oriented Medical Device Assembly Operator (Operator 1) to join our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will execute technical manufacturing operations to safely assemble life‑saving medical devices while adhering strictly to structural product specifications and strict corporate quality guidelines. This is an exceptional entry‑level opportunity for a focused, quality‑minded individual looking to build a stable and lucrative career in the thriving medical device manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

• Technical Assembly: Perform entry‑level technical assembly processes, including bonding, soldering, manual component assembly, and microscopic visual inspections.
• Quality & Compliance: Adhere strictly to established Quality Systems and Good Documentation Practices by meticulously tracking material item numbers, lot numbers, and quantities on device history records.
• Safety Operations: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard‑free workstation while properly wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Team Synergy: Report any unsafe conditions or product discrepancies immediately, and collaborate effectively with team operators to meet daily safety and output metrics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Skills: Strong manual dexterity, physical agility, and the technical aptitude required to perform intricate manufacturing and fine‑motor tasks.
• Experience: Prior experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment or a production role involving detailed inspection loops is preferred but not required—comprehensive onboarding training is provided.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED) to ensure accurate logging of operational counts and tracking tracking fields.
• Core Qualities: Highly vigilant regarding workplace safety protocols, detail‑oriented when executing multi‑layered instructions, and a reliable team player.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Cleanroom Dynamics: Work is performed in a fast‑paced, highly structured, and pristine, climate‑controlled cleanroom facility where meeting daily production deadlines requires consistent focus.
• Strict Gowning Protocols: Associates must follow strict cleanroom gowning requirements, including wearing full suits, hairnets, and masks. There is a complete restriction on personal items like jewelry, makeup, or nail polish in the cleanroom.
• Repetitive Execution: The role requires a high degree of repetitive manual task execution and standing or sitting at production benches for long periods.

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• Skill Development: Gain highly valuable, specialized technical skills in medical device manufacturing that are in immense demand globally.
• Career Growth: Strong potential for internal career advancement, shift preference upgrades, and permanent placement within a top‑tier medical company.
• Comfortable Facility: Work in a clean, modern, well‑lit, and fully climate‑controlled space (no hot or cold warehouse elements).