Quality / Finishing Operator -3rd Shift

Secant Group; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced technology biomaterials company seeks a dedicated Medical Component Finishing Operator to join their team in Quakertown. This role involves preparing medical components for final inspection and packaging, ensuring quality through meticulous inspection and data collection. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to following established procedures. The company offers a collaborative atmosphere where innovation is encouraged, and employees can make a significant impact on the business and their own careers. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Quarterly Bonuses

Shift Differentials

Health Insurance

401k with Company Match

Company Paid Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 year of related experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure products for quality control.
• Conduct data collection to support process improvements.
• Use testing equipment for product evaluation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mathematical Skills

Self-starter

Basic Computer Skills

Ability to Follow Work Instructions

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Optical Comparator

Microscopes

Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

ERP System

Job description

Quakertown
195 O'Neill Dr
Quakertown, PA 18951, USA

The Secant Group is an advanced technology biomaterials company headquartered in Telford, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing facilities in Quakertown and Perkasie, Pennsylvania. Secant provides innovative solutions through next-generation materials, structures, textile designs, and process technologies for the medical device, pharmaceutical, aerospace and energy markets.

What we're looking for:

3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday 11:00pm - 7:00am with training on 1st shift for three months

The Medical Component Finishing (MCF) Operator performs a variety of different functions in support of preparing medical components for final inspection and packaging. The MCF Operator can be assigned duties such as scouring, heating setting, laser cutting, measuring, cutting and/or inspecting. This position may focus on one area of the MCF department or be cross-trained in more than one functional area. Inspection and testing may be performed on braids, yarns, fabrics for commercial and or R & D products.

What you’ll do:

• Inspects and measures product, either visually or through microscopes, to measure and record fabric characterization such as Ends per Inch (EPI), Pics per Inch (PPI), Courses per Inch (CPI), width, diameter, thickness, etc.
• Inspects product for defects and contamination, according to Work Instructions (WI), Visual Inspection Criteria, SOP’s, and internal specifications.
• Records and communicates test results manually and/or electronically.
• Conducts extensive data collection to support the identification of trends to increase yields through process improvement.
• Enters visual inspection results as well as physical testing results into the applicable tracking databases.
• Utilizes a variety of testing equipment including, but not limited to optical comparator, hot knife equipment, microscopes, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) technology.
• Packs product for transfer to final inspection and final packaging.
• Scours (washes) product to remove contamination and spin finishes raw materials according to WI.
• Heat sets products according to specification in order to set construction in final form.
• Cuts product to specification either manually or using laser cutting machine.
• Performs additional types of medical component processes such as sewing, skeining, coiling, kitting, and heat pressing.
• Enters information and uses ERP system to report quantities and time spent on jobs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum of 0-1 year related experience.
• Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices and working within regulated industries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to get along well with others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Possess basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Self-starter with ability to work in a high-paced environment and follow WI’s and SOP’s.
• Ability to properly complete paperwork as required according to work instructions, standards, or other specifications.
• Excellent dependability and reliability.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with various levels of the organization.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use MS Office for email.
• Willingness to accept change, learn, and work with new processes.
• Familiarity with an ERP system preferred.

What we offer:

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Shift Differentials
• Health Insurance: Medical with Rx plan / Dental / Vision
• 401k (retirement savings) with excellent company match
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time off and Holiday Pay

We promote a collaborative, high energy, and fast-paced environment. Using fact-based data, our team members strive to constantly improve our processes and products. We nurture an environment where employees can creatively innovate solutions that drive impactful results both for the business and themselves.