Production Associate 1

GE HealthCare•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GE HealthCare is seeking an energetic and motivated Production Associate to join its Lamination team at the Phoenix site. The role manufactures and assembles probes for the ultrasound business, helping produce ultrasound probes used by patients globally. The Lamination team pays an additional $1.50 per hour. The Production Associate may perform manufacturing, assembly, basic testing, packaging, machine operations, and shipping of transducers and probes to internal and external customers. The role carries out mid-level manufacturing, assembly, refurbishment, rework, and testing operations, and may involve more advanced and complex assembly and testing. The associate maintains daily production output, reviews final product paperwork, identifies and investigates defects, and supports quality and process improvements. The role also includes training team members when required and complying with EHS, quality, and controlled-environment gowning procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or local equivalent.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand instructions about assigned duties.
Demonstrated attention to detail and quality-minded work habits.
Ability to communicate with coworkers and leadership.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work at multiple workstations, multitask, shift tasks flexibly, and be cross-trained.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of related manufacturing experience.
Ability to handle small, delicate parts.
Ability to work with a microscope.
Previous experience in a controlled environment.

Responsibilities

Follow work procedures, schematics, and instructions, including complex instructions.
Perform manufacturing, assembly, and refurbishment tasks according to procedures, bills of materials, work instructions, and process aid sheets.
Demonstrate the ability to perform all Production I responsibilities and carry out mid-level operations.
Work independently and perform mid-level rework and testing when required.
Maintain daily production output and review final product paperwork.
Train on all functions of the assigned line or cross-train in multiple areas.
Identify, report, and investigate defects.
Follow EHS and Quality policies and procedures, including controlled-environment gowning procedures.
Participate in quality control inspections when required.
Work with team leaders, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency.
Assist with implementing process improvements to improve quality and productivity and reduce cycle time.
Take on other assigned duties and participate in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams as requested.
Perform advanced and complex assembly and testing when required.
Train other team members when required.
Direct day-to-day work in the assigned area.