Associate Manufacturing Tech (Weekend Night Shift - Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

4d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Technician operates and maintains highly automated, advanced manufacturing equipment used to produce the company’s product. The position includes training and cross-training to operate and address issues 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, basic troubleshooting and maintenance, and equipment-related product quality. The role requires mechanical aptitude, technical ability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The technician works from specifications, work orders, and general instructions from a Production Supervisor or Team Lead, and is expected to carry out tasks under minimal supervision. The position supports production, quality management, material inventory, process development, product design transfer, and equipment and process validations. Work is performed onsite in a manufacturing environment that includes cleanroom production and requires compliance with safety standards, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Mechanical aptitude and technical ability, including machine troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision or instruction.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate with teams.
Ability to read documentation, communicate, and write in English.
Ability to stand for at least 75% of each shift and walk for at least 50% of each 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.
Knowledge of and experience with industrial machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of raw materials, measurement instruments, production processes, quality control, and goods manufacturing and distribution.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
Understanding of problem recognition and root-cause analysis techniques and concepts.
A keen eye for quality, dependability, a collaborative approach, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and perform basic repairs and minor daily or weekly preventative maintenance while meeting safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
Maintain machine raw-material feeds, clear faults, and resolve stoppages on automated equipment.
Use human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to identify and correct shifts in process control.
Prepare adequate raw materials and run jobs in a timely manner to support on-time delivery.
Conduct equipment inspections and generate emergency, corrective, or preventative work orders as needed.
Troubleshoot minor mechanical errors, safety issues, and operating inefficiencies in production processes, and identify potential solutions.
Use computer systems to support material inventory and quality management processes.
Participate in new-product design transfer, process development, equipment validations, and process validations.
Investigate and resolve process issues within assigned equipment cells.
Perform routine machinery cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
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 all applicable GMPs.
Notify the Team Leader or Production Supervisor of discrepancies that may affect quality or operational safety.
Work independently with attention to detail and organization, and collaborate with 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.