Production Technician ( I )

Jobtailor; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Vernon Hills, IL seeks an entry-level assembler for endoscope components and related parts. You will assemble, repair, and inspect endoscopes per approved procedures, ensuring quality and proper documentation.

The role requires basic electronics handling, reading drawings, and a willingness to train across multiple assemblies while maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of general manufacturing assembly or 1 year of small part assembly experience preferred.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts or overtime as needed to support production schedules and meet quality objectives.
• Ability to use microscopes, small tooling, soldering equipment, solvents & adhesives is preferred.
• Ability to cross train in multiple assemblies.
• Must possess ability to understand assembly drawings and written assembly procedures.
• Basic understanding of measuring devices and ability to use calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc. is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) preferred.
• Basic PC skills.
• Experience with and understanding of multi-cultural and multi-generational differences and the ability to work within this environment is crucial for successful employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assembly, repair, and evaluation of rigid, semi‑rigid, video, and flexible medical endoscopes and industrial adapters.
• Assembles, repairs, and evaluates medical endoscopes per accepted processes, procedures, and documentation, and is responsible for the quality of work.
• Assembles and disassembles electronic components.
• Performs cleaning and inspection of various components.
• Ensures assemblies will pass QC inspections or be reworked or replaced.
• Performs maintenance on department equipment and work areas used by the department as needed.
• Completes daily production documentation accurately.
• Provides cross‑training for team members as needed.
• Maintains 6S on workspaces, equipment, and room cleaning as needed.
• Promotes and models RWMIC Core Values in all interactions and responsibilities.
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures for assembly processes.
• Adheres to quality standards for assembly processes, and documents all work as per procedures.
• Adheres to all PPE and safety requirements.
• Aware of and complies with the RWMIC Quality Manual and regulations & requirements as they apply to this job type/position.
• Completes all planned quality & compliance training within the defined deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager – Optics, and/or the Production Supervisor – Optics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Gauges

Micrometers

Soldering equipment

Solvents & adhesives

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assembly, repair, and evaluation of rigid, semi‑rigid, video, and flexible medical endoscopes and industrial adapters
• Assembles, repairs, and evaluates medical endoscopes per accepted processes, procedures, and documentation, and is responsible for the quality of work
• Assembles and disassembles electronic components
• Performs cleaning and inspection of various components
• Ensures assemblies will pass QC inspections or be reworked or replaced
• Performs maintenance on department equipment and work areas used by the department as needed
• Completes daily production documentation accurately
• Provides cross‑training for team members as needed
• Maintains 6S on workspaces, equipment, and room cleaning as needed
• Promotes and models RWMIC Core Values in all interactions and responsibilities
• Adheres to Standard Operating Procedures for assembly processes
• Adheres to quality standards for assembly processes, and documents all work as per procedures
• Adheres to all PPE and safety requirements
• Aware of and complies with the RWMIC Quality Manual and regulations & requirements as they apply to this job type/position
• Completes all planned quality & compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Manager – Optics, and/or the Production Supervisor – Optics

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of general manufacturing assembly or 1 year of small part assembly experience preferred
• Must be flexible to work different shifts or overtime as needed to support production schedules and meet quality objectives
• Ability to use microscopes, small tooling, soldering equipment, solvents & adhesives is preferred
• Ability to cross train in multiple assemblies
• Must possess ability to understand assembly drawings and written assembly procedures
• Basic understanding of measuring devices and ability to use calipers, gauges, micrometers, etc. is preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) preferred
• Basic PC skills
• Experience with and understanding of multi-cultural and multi-generational differences and the ability to work within this environment is crucial for successful employment.