Detail Polish (Tuesday-Friday, 2:00 pm - 12:30 am)

Artivion Careers•Austin, TX

10h

About The Position

The Detail Polish role performs tasks involved in the detail polish portion of On-X LTI production. The work includes hand polishing, shaping, or blending small intricate components using jeweler-type equipment and microscopes, and visually and dimensionally inspecting components against written specifications. The position primarily focuses on Detail Polish, although cross-training in other areas may be possible. The role uses established methods and materials to remove component anomalies while maintaining dimensions. It also involves operating component-cleaning and laser-etch equipment, conducting in-process measurements, maintaining component traceability and production documentation, and completing work according to manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of FDA and ISO manufacturing practices.
Ability to adapt to changes in product style, tools, and work environment.
Ability to perform visual inspection using a microscope for extended periods.
Quality orientation and attention to detail.
Good manual dexterity for handling small parts.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions.
Basic computer skills, including use of MS Office, the internet, and electronic mail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English with a good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions, and use simple math.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
Experience in inspection, assembly, or similar intricate handwork, preferred.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect components with a microscope fitted with a reticle and make pass/fail decisions based on cosmetic and functional discrepancies and critical and non-critical areas.
Detail-polish components using established methods and materials to remove anomalies while maintaining dimensions, using small hand-held power tools, collets, polishing compounds, and varied polishing techniques.
Operate component-cleaning and laser-etch equipment according to written procedures, monitoring and documenting results.
Shape or blend substrates or coated components using various techniques according to written procedures.
Perform in-process measurements using microscope reticles, a profilometer, calipers, a hand-held mirror, or similar equipment.
Maintain component traceability and properly sign off travelers and/or computer records, ensuring documentation is acceptable.
Keep the work area and equipment clean and orderly.
Complete tasks according to manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
Observe safety practices concerning self and others.
Identify and recommend changes to solve problems in daily processes.
Understand and follow company and departmental policies and practices.
Keep the supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to assignments.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.