Production Technician (Monday-Thursday, 10:00 pm - 6:00 am)

Artivion Careers•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Artivion, Inc. is seeking a Production Technician for its Austin facility, which is dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. The company, headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in developing innovative medical devices for cardiac and vascular conditions. With over 1,600 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. The Production Technician will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing production equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, and adhering to TPM principles to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. This role involves performing and documenting maintenance on production and miscellaneous equipment, including both preventive and corrective actions, utilizing mechanical, electrical, and power tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a production or maintenance role, preferably in a TPM environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with TPM principles.
Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to document maintenance activities in conformance with good manufacturing procedures.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instruction.
Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math.
Basic computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Manage time appropriately.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance on a broad variety of production equipment such as: CNC and manual machining centers, Vibratory and centrifugal mass finishing machines, Medical product inspection systems and instruments, Ultrasonic cleaners, microscopes, and rotary hand pieces.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize production disruptions.
Actively participate in TPM activities, including equipment cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs, to maintain equipment reliability.
Diagnose problems and perform corrective maintenance on equipment as required and/or escalate to Facilities/Engineering team.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repair history.
Utilize maintenance software and paper records to track and document maintenance activities.
Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
Work closely with production teams, engineers, and other stakeholders to support production goals and initiatives.
Support other departments and individuals as appropriate.
Relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b) respond appropriately to coaching from a supervisor.
Other responsibilities as assigned.