Associate Manufacturing Technician (Weekend Day Shift - Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Technician operates and maintains highly automated manufacturing equipment used to produce Insulet’s products. The role includes training and cross-training across technologies such as heat staking, laser welding, mechanical swaging, PCB handling and testing, robotic automation, metal stamping and bending, medical packaging, and high-speed component assembly. The technician is responsible for equipment operation, minor maintenance and troubleshooting, and the quality performance of the equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position supports production, material and inventory processes, equipment and process validations, new product design transfer, and process development. Work is performed onsite in a manufacturing environment that includes cleanroom production. The technician follows work instructions and GMP requirements, maintains equipment and a clean work area, and works with production leaders and cross-functional teams to resolve process issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as a preferred minimum requirement.
Proficiency in English to read documentation, communicate, and write.
Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of industrial machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of raw materials, measurement instruments, production processes, quality control, and manufacturing and distribution techniques.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Ability to recognize problems and understand root-cause analysis techniques and concepts.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and to collaborate with teams.
Ability to stand for at least 75% of working time per shift and walk for at least 50% of working time per shift.
Ability to reach above the shoulder frequently and below the waist occasionally, and to push and pull.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally and 5–20 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a cleanroom environment.
Previous experience debugging and optimizing assembly processes.
Experience in a startup production environment.
Manufacturing experience in a regulated industry.
Dependability, a keen eye for quality, a positive attitude, and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and perform basic repairs and minor daily or weekly preventive maintenance while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards, with minimal supervision.
Maintain machine raw-material feeds and clear faults and stoppages on automated equipment.
Use human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify and correct process-control shifts.
Prepare adequate raw materials and run jobs in a timely manner to support on-time delivery.
Inspect equipment and generate emergency, corrective, or preventive work orders as needed.
Troubleshoot minor mechanical errors, safety issues, and operating inefficiencies in production processes.
Use computer systems to support material inventory and quality management.
Participate in new product design transfer, process development, equipment validations, and process validations.
Investigate and resolve process issues within assigned equipment cells.
Clean, inspect, and lubricate machinery routinely.
Follow specifications, work orders, and general instructions from the Production Supervisor or Team Lead.
Follow standard operating procedures for material handling, record keeping, packaging, and shipment preparation, including applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Notify the Team Leader or Production Supervisor of discrepancies affecting quality standards or operational safety.
Work independently with attention to detail and organization, and collaborate in small groups and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain a clean work environment suitable for medical-device manufacturing and cleanroom production.
Perform other duties as required.