Production Technician

Guardian Medical USA; Swanton Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

HSA contributions

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bereavement leave

Emergency leave (unpaid)

Job summary

Guardian Medical USA in Ohio specializes in sterile packaging solutions for medical devices, operating in a cleanroom environment to ensure product safety and sterility.

The Production Technician role focuses on high-quality cleaning and packaging of medical implants, adherence to GMP/ISO standards, and accurate documentation, while working with ERP systems and a team in a first-shift, Monday–Friday setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read and follow English instructions.
• Must speak English fluently for production communication.
• Basic math and data-entry skills required.
• Experience with ERP and Excel helpful.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and package components per work instructions.
• Maintain sterile/controlled environment per cleanroom protocols.
• Use ERP to update production orders and record data.
• Identify deviations or equipment issues and report to supervisor.
• Participate in cleanroom and safety training.
• Maintain records with good documentation practices.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and tools.
• Comply with GMP/ISO standards.
• Assist teammates to achieve goals safely and efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Math skills

Excel experience

Data entry

Team environment

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Join a Team That is Revolutionizing Medical Device Packaging

As we grow our team, we are always looking for dynamic individuals who share our enthusiasm for creating impactful change and exceeding expectations.

Interested in taking up the shield and providing innovative packaging solutions and services to protect our customer's medical devices?

Guardian Medical, USA

Guardian Medical is a company that specializes in creating advanced packaging solutions for medical devices. We design, develop, manufacture, and distribute sterile packaging and packaging services to ensure the safety and sterility of medical devices and implants. Our focus on innovation allows us to offer unique and efficient sterile packaging solutions to the medical industry. Our employees are the true Guardians of our customer's medical devices, ensuring their safe and sterile journey to the surgical field. With our united efforts and shared values, we are revolutionizing medical device packaging. If you are interested in taking up the shield and providing innovative packaging solutions and services to protect our customer's medical devices.

Benefits

• Standard Monday–Friday, first-shift work schedule
• Eight (8) paid holidays annually
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions each pay period
• Paid bereavement leave
• Unpaid Emergency Leave Time

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

Overview

The Production Technician is an integral part of the manufacturing process as this position is responsible for implementing high-quality cleaning and packaging techniques of medical implants for sterile surgical use and for maintaining strict protocol inside specialized clean rooms.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently performs assembly and packaging of components into products in accordance with detailed work instructions.
• Maintain a sterile or controlled environment by adhering to cleanliness standards, minimizing particle generation and following strict cleanroom protocols, including proper gowning, hand hygiene, and contamination control procedures
• Utilizes the ERP software to update production orders and to assist with accurate record keeping.
• Identify and report any deviations, contamination risks, or equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Participate in training related to cleanroom procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation
• Maintain accurate recording of information required using good documentation practices.
• Conduct routine cleaning and sanitization of work areas, tools, and equipment per established procedures
• Comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GMP, ISO standards)
• Assists other personnel to best achieve desired results in a cost-effective, safe and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge / Education / Skills / Experience

• Highschool diploma or GED
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and follow verbal directions in English.
• Must speak English fluently to communicate questions, errors and production needs effectively, concisely and clearly
• Ability to perform math problems including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Basic computer skills including data entry into software programs and Excel lists; email experience and basic etiquette
• Experience with handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently

Physical Abilities

• Must have the manual dexterity to perform assembly of small components and operate delicate tools
• Ability to perform required visual inspection of parts and to read fine print with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds consistently.
• Must be willing to work in a cleanroom environment
• Bending, twisting, up/down (Cleaning)

Mental/Emotional Abilities

• Able to complete repetitive work throughout the shift
• Positive interpersonal skills and professional interactions with coworkers
• Able to comprehend and follow step-by-step written instructions

Special Notes

• Smoking and/or vaping are not conducive in a clean room environment, nor are the remnants of smoking/vaping particles on an individual. Therefore, Guardian has specific guidelines regarding an individual’s smoking/vaping habits.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and/or experience with cleanroom policies and procedures
• Experience in manufacturing quality inspection
• Software data input experience
• Computer experience with Outlook and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to conduct an automatic line operation

Working Conditions

• Indoor facility located next to an active commercial and military airport
• Air quality-controlled rooms that have strict entry protocol including the use of gowns, masks, gloves, and hair nets
• Climate-controlled and clean production space and warehouse with very low noise level
• Sedentary work with extended periods of computer use; alternate between sitting and standing positions

Disclaimer: This position description is used as a basis for determining the position classification and is maintained as an official record of the duties assigned to this position. This description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the assigned work; however, it is understood that duties may be removed, modified or assigned, and may not be included in this description.