Associate Manufacturing Technician (Weekend Night Shift - Onsite)

Insulet Corporation•Acton, MA

9d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Manufacturing Technician operates and maintains highly automated manufacturing equipment used to produce Insulet products. The technician is trained and cross-trained across technologies including heat staking, laser welding, mechanical swaging, PCB handling and testing, robotic automation, metal stamping and bending, medical packaging, and high-speed component assembly. The role includes maintaining equipment quality and addressing basic faults and machine stops in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The technician performs routine equipment operation, minor repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and process support while following safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. The position is onsite and is identified as a weekend night shift role. The technician works from specifications, work orders, and general instructions from a Production Supervisor or Team Lead, and collaborates with production and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is listed as the preferred minimum education 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 a team.
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.
A keen eye for quality, dependability, collaboration, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and perform basic repairs and minor daily or weekly preventive maintenance to meet 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 changes in process control.
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 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.
Work from 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, and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
Notify the Team Leader or Production Supervisor of discrepancies that could affect quality or operational safety.
Work independently with minimal instruction and collaborate in small groups and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain a clean environment suitable for medical device manufacturing and cleanroom production.
Perform other duties as required.