Production Associate I

GE Healthcare; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Healthcare is seeking a production associate in Salt Lake City, responsible for manufacturing, assembly, and shipping products. This role involves working in a team environment while complying with safety and quality standards. Candidates with a high school diploma and experience in manufacturing are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or local equivalent.
• 2 or more years of experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate and understand instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs entry to mid-level manufacturing operations on a production line.
• Ensures quality control and meets daily production output.
• Follows all EHS and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Quality-minded work habits

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma/GED

2 or more years of related manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

The production associate may have responsibilities including manufacturing, assembly, cleaning, packaging, and shipping of products. This is a team line environment where one operator passes their work to the next operator in queue.

Job Description

Role Summary:
The production associate may have responsibilities including manufacturing, assembly, cleaning, packaging, and shipping of products. This is a team line environment where one operator passes their work to the next operator in queue.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs entry to mid-level manufacturing/assembly operations on production line and other various tasks following procedures, work instructions, and process aid sheets
• Uses lift platforms, hoist, torque tools, and other power hand tools to assemble machines
• Reads and follows work procedures or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains daily production output
• Cross trains and work in multiple functions for business flexibility
• Follows all EHS and Quality policies and procedures
• May participate in quality control inspections
• Works with team lead, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency
• Other duties as assigned, and may be asked to be included in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams
• Complies with EHS regulations and policies
• Complies with attendance policies and be willing to work voluntary overtime when needed.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or local equivalent or 6 months of manufacturing experience
• Ability to communicate, receive and understand instructions regarding duties
  to be performed
• Demonstrated ability to detail and quality-minded work habits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with co-workers and leadership
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• Must be willing to take a drug test
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Must be able to lift (floor to waist, waist to crown level, and horizontally)
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform frequent simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation, neck rotation, and neck flexion throughout the workday
• Must be able to twist, push/pull, reach at, above and below shoulder height frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to frequently stoop and bend; occasionally squat and kneel, throughout the workday
• Must be able to stand/sit continuously throughout the day
• Must be able to ascend/descend/balance occasionally on portable step stool

Desired Characteristics:

• High School Diploma/GED or local equivalent
• 2 or more years of related manufacturing experience
• Experience in medical manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Local candidates will be given preference
• Ability to competently read, write, and speak in English
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and ability to navigate online instructions

Other: Quality Specific Goals:

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• Knowledge and understanding of production process, work instructions, documentation configuration control, non-conforming & rework documentation requirements and operates within them to ensure that a device conforms to it’s specification.
• Aware of and comply with Stop Order, Concessions, ESD, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, and Good Documentation Practices, as associated with this job type/position

Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

OTHSAL

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunities 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.

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