Production Technician

Accuray•Madison, WI

About The Position

Accuray develops, manufactures, and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. The Production Technician assembles and manufactures products according to quality-system requirements, manufacturing procedures, and instructions, and assists with inspection, testing, process documentation, training, product-change implementation, and production-area development. The role also supports material issue resolution, packaging and shipping review, regulatory compliance, and communication with Engineering about manufacturing needs and product improvements. The employee is expected to proactively address safety and quality in production, help resolve issues raised by customers or staff, and follow Accuray’s Quality System and Safety and Health Program. Physical duties include regularly lifting or moving inventory weighing up to 50 pounds, frequently climbing ladders or kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and standing for long periods.

Requirements

Associate degree in production, manufacturing engineering, or a general engineering field, or at least three years of experience working in manufacturing or engineering activities.
Experience interpreting and using product design drawings and related documentation.
Experience operating heavily documented and controlled production processes.
Experience with product testing and understanding of calibration control.
Experience with ESD and cleanliness special-control processes.
Experience using personal computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet reports, and email.
Experience with safety and health (OSHA), FDA, and ISO 9001 quality-system requirements.
Ability to furnish proof of permanent authorization to work in the country of application without sponsorship.
Ability to regularly lift or move inventory weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently climb ladders, kneel, crouch, or crawl as required during manufacturing, inspection, and testing.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Good written and verbal communication skills with employees at all levels, suppliers, and customers are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble and manufacture products in accordance with quality-system requirements, manufacturing procedures, and manufacturing instructions.
Perform or assist with inspection and testing of received materials, in-process products, and final products.
Participate in developing and reviewing manufacturing procedures to help achieve manufacturing requirements and goals.
Assist in developing manufacturing instructions that document and control manufacturing processes.
Assist in developing manufacturing tool and fixture requirements and promote their ongoing control.
Assist with training manufacturing-area personnel as required.
Assist with deploying product changes to ensure correct implementation.
Assist in developing facility requirements for production, including workflow, shelving, storage, and workstations.
Assist with reviewing packaging and shipping requirements to prevent product damage during transportation to customers.
Assist with operating the Material Rejection Area (MRA) and resolving material issues, including promoting timely corrective action by suppliers.
Provide Engineering personnel with feedback about manufacturing needs and product enhancements that could improve quality and ease of manufacturing or servicing.
Interface with and support Regulatory Affairs as required to help ensure production processes and facilities comply with applicable FDA, OSHA, and other regulations.
Implement and use special facility controls that may be required, such as ESD and cleanliness controls.
Proactively address and implement safety and quality considerations and requirements in production processes.
Assist in timely resolution of safety and quality issues raised by customers or staff.
Support Accuray’s Quality System and Safety and Health Program by following procedures and advising others.