Production Associate I

GE HealthCare•Salt Lake City, UT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate I performs entry- to mid-level manufacturing and assembly operations in a team-based production line, where work passes from one operator to the next. Responsibilities may also include cleaning, packaging, and shipping products. The role follows procedures, work instructions, and process aid sheets, and uses lift platforms, hoists, torque tools, and other power hand tools to assemble machines. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and requires working onsite daily. The associate maintains production output, cross-trains across functions, follows Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Quality policies, and may participate in quality inspections and other quality activities. The role works with team leads, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency. Candidates must meet the listed physical requirements, comply with attendance policies, and be willing to work voluntary overtime when needed. GE HealthCare does not sponsor employment visas for this opening; offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or local equivalent, or six months of manufacturing experience.
Ability to communicate, receive, and understand instructions about duties to be performed.
Demonstrated attention to detail and quality-minded work habits.
Ability to communicate with co-workers and leadership.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
Willingness to take and pass a drug test.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Willingness to work onsite daily in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ability to lift from floor to waist, waist to crown level, and horizontally; lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance required for anything above 50 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation, neck rotation, and neck flexion throughout the workday.
Ability to twist, push and pull, and reach at, above, and below shoulder height frequently throughout the workday.
Ability to stoop and bend frequently and squat and kneel occasionally throughout the workday.
Ability to stand or sit continuously throughout the day.
Ability to occasionally ascend, descend, and balance on a portable step stool.
Ability to comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations relevant to the role.
Knowledge and understanding of production processes, work instructions, documentation controls, and non-conforming and rework documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of related manufacturing experience.
Experience in medical manufacturing or another highly regulated industry.
Local candidates are preferred.
Ability to competently read, write, and speak English.
Basic computer skills and ability to navigate online instructions.

Responsibilities

Perform entry- to mid-level manufacturing and assembly operations on a production line and other tasks according to procedures, work instructions, and process aid sheets.
Use lift platforms, hoists, torque tools, and other power hand tools to assemble machines.
Read and follow work procedures or receive verbal instructions about assigned duties.
Maintain daily production output.
Cross-train and work in multiple functions to support business flexibility.
Follow EHS and Quality policies and procedures and comply with applicable EHS regulations.
Participate in quality control inspections when needed.
Work with team leads, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency.
Participate in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams when requested.
Comply with attendance policies and be willing to work voluntary overtime when needed.
Complete planned Quality and Compliance training by required deadlines.
Identify and report quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required.
Follow production processes, work instructions, documentation configuration controls, and non-conforming and rework documentation requirements to help ensure devices meet specifications.
Comply with applicable Stop Order, Concessions, ESD, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification and Segregation, and Good Documentation Practices requirements.