Production Assembler

Accuray; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO in year one

401k with 50% match on first 6%

Stock purchase at 15% discount

Educational assistance

Health & Wellness benefits

Survivor benefits

Job summary

Accuray is seeking a Production Assembler to assemble, test, and ship products that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements. The role combines strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with experience in electro‑mechanical assemblies and reports to the Production Supervisor.

The position emphasizes following quality systems, creating and updating manufacturing instructions, and collaborating with Engineering to address manufacturing needs while ensuring FDA/OSHA/ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in production/manufacturing/engineering or at least three years in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience interpreting product design drawings and related documentation.
• Experience operating heavily documented and controlled production processes.
• Experience in product testing and understanding calibration control.
• Experience with ESD and cleanliness control processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with PC systems (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Experience with OSHA, FDA and ISO 9001 quality system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manufacture product per quality system requirements, procedures and instructions.
• Inspect/test received materials, in‑process product, and final product.
• Develop and review manufacturing procedures to meet requirements and goals.
• Develop manufacturing instructions documenting and controlling the process.
• Support deployment of product changes and facility requirements.
• Assist training of manufacturing personnel and promotion of proper controls.
• Ensure packaging and shipping requirements prevent damage during transport.
• Interface with Engineering to communicate manufacturing needs and product enhancements.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Quality awareness

Documentation proficiency

Safety compliance

Communication skills

PC proficiency (word, spreadsheets, e‑

Education

Associate degree in production/manufacturing/engineering

Job description

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description Summary: The Production Assembler is responsible for assembling, testing, and shipping activities that will allow Accuray to provide products that meet customer needs and in accordance with regulatory requirements. The applicant will have strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with experience in electro‑mechanical assemblies. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly and manufacture of product, in accordance with quality system requirements, manufacturing procedures, and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform or assist in received materials, in‑process product, and final product inspection/test.
• Participate in development and review of manufacturing procedures to help ensure manufacturing requirements and goals are achieved.
• Assist in development of manufacturing instructions that document and control the manufacturing process.
• Assist the development of manufacturing tool and fixture requirements, and promote ongoing control.
• Assist the training of manufacturing area personnel, as required.
• Assist in deployment of product changes to ensure correct implementation.
• Assist the development of facility requirements to accommodate production, including workflow, shelving, other storage, and workstations.
• Assist review of packaging and shipping requirements so the product can be transported to the customer without damage.
• Assist operation of the Material Rejection Area (MRA) to promote resolution of material issues, including the promotion of timely corrective action by the supplier(s).
• Provide feedback to Engineering personnel concerning manufacturing needs and product enhancements that would improve both quality and ease of manufacturing/servicing of the product.
• Interface and support regulatory affairs as required to help ensure production processes and facilities are in accordance with FDA, OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Implementation and use of special facility controls that may be required, for example ESD, cleanliness, etc.

Safety and Quality

Ensure safety and quality considerations and requirements are proactively addressed and implemented in product production processes. Assist in the timely resolution of safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff. Supports Accuray’s Quality System and Safety and Health Program by following procedures and advising others.

Physical Requirements

The employee must regularly lift and/or move physical inventory weighting up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required during the manufacturing, inspection, and testing of Accuray’s components and products. The employee must be able to spend long periods of time standing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a production, manufacturing engineering, general engineering field, or at least three years experience working in manufacturing or engineering activities.
• Experience in interpretation and use of product design drawings and related documentation.
• Experience in the operation of heavily documented and controlled production processes.
• Experience in product testing and understanding of calibration control.
• Experience in ESD and cleanliness special control processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers are preferred.
• Experience with personal computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet reports, and E‑mail.
• Experience with safety and health (OSHA), FDA and ISO 9001 quality system requirements

Accuray offers MANY amazing benefits such as:

• 4 weeks of PTO in year one and additional with increased years of service
• 401k plan with a discretionary match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions
• Purchase Accuray stock at a 15% discount
• Educational assistance program
• Health & Wellness benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, HSA)
• Survivor benefits (Life Insurance and Short/Long term Disability Plans)

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient‑first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Our Vision and Mission

We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster.

Powerful Innovation that Delivers

We are committed to designing radiotherapy solutions that can take on the most complex challenges — while making commonly treatable cases even easier. From robotic to helical radiation therapy delivery, we invent unique, market‑changing solutions that can meet the full spectrum of patient needs.