Manufacturing Technician I

Confluent Medical•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to manufacture medical device tubing to specifications in its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility. The role includes operating wire-drawing and braiding equipment, inspecting products, maintaining equipment and work areas, and accurately completing manufacturing documentation. The technician will collaborate with engineers on process development, tooling, work instructions, and continuous improvement, and will work with and train other technicians and operators. The position is in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires the ability to work third shift and modify shifts as business conditions require.

Requirements

3–5 years of related manufacturing experience.
Ability to troubleshoot moderately complex process, equipment, and tooling issues.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP).
Strong attention to detail, a professional attitude, and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to perform work tasks at elevated heights.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 500 pounds assisted.
Ability to work third shift and modify work shift as needed by business conditions.
Some computer proficiency and willingness to learn computer systems required for the job.

Nice To Haves

Prior wire-drawing and braiding experience.
Forklift and aerial lift experience.

Responsibilities

Manufacture medical device tubing to specifications, including starting up and shutting down wire-drawing and braiding equipment.
Thoroughly clean work areas, equipment, and tooling.
Read, follow, and accurately complete product drawings, work procedures, process logs, and other documentation.
Inspect products to specifications using specified measuring equipment.
Apply previous methods, processes, equipment, and tooling to address new process and equipment challenges.
Follow good manufacturing practices, including line clearance, work instructions, and documentation requirements.
Work with engineering to develop process parameters, tooling, and manufacturing methods.
Collaborate with engineers to streamline processes and meet manufacturing build-time, cost, and yield targets.
Help generate clear and concise work instructions, test methods, and visual standards.
Work with and train technicians and operators in manufacturing techniques, inspection methods, and required documentation.
Communicate issues to engineering to support collaborative continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as appropriate.