Operations Associate II

Confluent Medical Technologies•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Confluent Medical Technologies is seeking an Operations Associate II to perform repetitive bench or line operations for mass production of medical device products, including stents and filters. The role works under minimal supervision and follows detailed verbal and written instructions. The associate may work at different stations as production needs require and supports line balance, quality, documentation, equipment operation, training, and process improvement. The position is based in Austin.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work varying shifts and overtime when required.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to complete required company and department training courses.
Ability to work in a team environment and follow protocols.
Ability to use and read measuring devices such as rulers, calipers, micrometers, reticules, thermometers, and gauges.
Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings.
Understanding of and ability to apply regulatory requirements, including QSR and ISO, in daily activities.

Responsibilities

Perform simple to semi-complex tasks in preparation for medical device assembly.
Maintain Visual Inspector certification and serve as a delegated trainer for one to five process work instructions (WIs) or EOPs.
Check workstation certification status using the Electronic Training Module.
Participate in process and safety improvement activities.
Use Servoy and FileMaker production databases and navigate them with minimal supervision.
Perform Bump-n-Slide during the shift to balance the line and keep work in process moving.
Meet productivity and quality goals while maintaining line balance.
Read and follow WIs, EOPs, and other documents for process information, including tool sizes and equipment settings.
Check production equipment status, including calibration dates and GREEN Stickers.
Process medical devices according to written documentation and approved procedures, including WIs, OPs, and EOPs.
Follow equipment start-up and operation instructions; perform moderately complex equipment setups and adjustments, and operate and maintain production equipment.
Work at different workstations as production needs require.
Conduct basic to semi-complex quality inspections of own or others’ work and perform moderately complex inspections using measuring devices.
Train and certify 50% to 80% of process documents; provide buddy-system training when requested and mentor less experienced personnel on manufacturing documentation procedures.
Maintain clean and orderly workstations, supply racks, and parts storage bins.
Accurately complete manufacturing documentation, including logbooks, travelers, log sheets, and production records, with minimal supervision.
Communicate with teammates, leads, supervisors, and maintenance to resolve process issues, such as recurring defects or equipment problems.
Process and monitor engineering experiments according to written or verbal instructions.
Follow safety and production standard operating procedures and comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
Complete required production, health, safety, and environmental hazard communication training.