Detail Polish (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Artivion Careers•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Detail Polish role performs the detail-polishing portion of On-X LTI production at Artivion’s Austin, Texas facility. The position involves hand polishing, shaping, or blending small, intricate components using jeweler-type equipment and microscopes, as well as visually and dimensionally inspecting components against written specifications. Cross-training in other areas may be possible, but the primary responsibilities are in Detail Polish. The schedule is Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Artivion develops medical devices for cardiac and vascular conditions. Its Austin facility produces On-X Mechanical Heart Valves; the company has more than 1,600 employees globally and serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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 proficiency with 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 in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in inspection, assembly, or similar intricate hand work.
Understanding of FDA and ISO manufacturing practices.

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.
Use small hand-held power tools, collets, polishing compounds, and various 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 on 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 oneself and others.
Identify and recommend changes to address problems in daily processes.
Understand and follow company and departmental policies and practices.
Keep the supervisor informed of work status, workload, problems, and progress related to assignments.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.