Assembler, 1st Shift

Branch Medical Group•Limerick, PA

About The Position

The Assembler visually inspects and assembles small machined components used in medical devices. The role uses various tools to remove loose or fixed burrs, clean sharp edges, and polish and blend machined surfaces. It requires a team-oriented employee who can work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment. The position has four levels of responsibility. Assembler I performs entry-level deburring of components such as screws and screw components, tulips, and PEEK spacers. Assembler II performs Level I work and more complex assemblies, including specified screw product lines and Troch Nails. Assembler III performs Levels I and II work as well as assemblies for additional product lines, pins parts, and sets up and operates the staking press. Assembler IV performs Levels I through III work and assembles additional specified product lines. The employee follows established procedures and manufacturing specifications, completes quality and inspection documentation, escalates issues to the Assembly Supervisor, and follows company policies, applicable compliance requirements, and workplace directives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment, including torque wrenches, hand tools, power supplies, meters, fixtures, and tooling.
Familiarity with a GMP environment and with reading and checking Bills of Materials, schematics, and machine or assembly drawings.
Ability to work under minimal supervision with a high degree of organizational and technical competence.
Ability to function under pressure and expend effort to meet schedules and deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Self-starter.
Advanced critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally; and the specified vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a medical device manufacturer.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect machined components using a stereo microscope and other illumination devices.
Measure and inspect medical device products in accordance with manufacturing specifications.
Assemble sub-components into finished assemblies according to established procedures.
Use hand tools, including deburring knives, files, and pneumatic tools, to remove burrs and assemble parts.
Inspect internal component areas to ensure they are adequately deburred.
Escalate problems and issues to the Assembly Supervisor.
Complete quality documentation and inspection sheets accurately.
Follow instructions and documentation, including blueprints, travelers, work instructions, process specifications, sketches, and supervisor direction.
Embrace 5S, Lean Management, GMPs, and company directives.
Comply with the company Code of Conduct, applicable industry codes, company policies, and governmental laws and regulations.
Complete introductory and annual compliance training and maintain knowledge of compliance requirements applicable to the role.
Represent the company professionally and uphold ethical and socially responsible business practices in interactions with employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.
At higher assembler levels, perform the specified additional product assembly tasks, pin parts, and set up and operate the staking press as applicable.