Production Associate 1

GE HealthCare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Phoenix is seeking a production associate to join the lamination team, manufacturing and assembling ultrasound probes for global patients. The role includes basic testing, packaging, machine operation and shipping duties to internal and external customers.

The team emphasizes quality, EHS compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to cross-train across stations and contribute to process enhancements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pay attention to details and maintain quality.
• Able to communicate instructions clearly with team.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to be cross-trained across multiple stations.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures and schematics to perform duties.
• Manufacture, assemble, test, and package probes.
• Identify, report, and investigate defects.
• Maintain daily production output and complete final paperwork.
• Train other team members and support process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an energetic and motivated production associate to join our lamination team. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling probes for our ultrasound business. They will join a dynamic team that is instrumental in producing our ultrasound probes at our Phoenix site that benefit patients globally.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking an energetic and motivated production associate to join our lamination team. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling probes for our ultrasound business. They will join a dynamic team that is instrumental in producing our ultrasound probes at our Phoenix site that benefit patients globally. The production associate may have responsibilities including manufacturing, assembly, basic testing, packaging, machine operations and shipping of transducers and probes to internal and external customers. This role supports the Lamination team, which pays $1.50 extra an hour. At GE HealthCare, our machine, our software, our solutions, our services, and our people make a genuine difference to medical professional, and patients all over the world. That’s because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needs—the human touch.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Follows work procedures and schematics including complex instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Performs manufacturing/assembly operations and various tasks following procedures, bills of materials, work instructions, and process aid sheets.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all Production I responsibilities.
• Perform mid-level manufacturing/assembly/refurbishment operations.
• Works independently and performs mid-level rework and testing's when required.
• Maintains daily production output.
• Check/review final product paperwork.
• Trained on all functions on the assigned line or cross trained in multiple areas.
• Identify, report, and investigate defects.
• Follows all EHS and Quality policies and procedures.
• Participates in quality control inspections when required.
• Works with team leaders, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency.
• Assist with the implementation of process improvements to increase quality/productivity and to reduce cycle time.
• Other duties as assigned and may be asked to be included in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams.
• Performing more advanced and complex assembly and testing when required.
• Trains other team members when required.
• Comply with EHS regulations and policies.
• Is compliant to gowning procedures in a controlled environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or local equivalent.
• Ability to communicate, receive and understand instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Demonstrated ability to pay attention to details and quality-minded work habits.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with co-workers and leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and manufacturing environment.
• Direct day to day work in assigned area.
• Demonstrated ability to work at multiple workstations, to multitask, to be flexible in shifting task, and willing to be cross trained to do so.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated ability to handle small and delicate parts.
• Minimum 6 months of related manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a microscope.
• Previous experience in a controlled environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds. (If over 35 lbs. requires assistance).

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No