Standard Implantable Technician I

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS•Wenatchee, WA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Company: Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking a Standard Implantable Technician to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future! PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface. The Position: Job Summary Working under general supervision, the Standard Implantable Technician I is responsible for manufacturing precision medical components in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards. This position involves a variety of production and assembly tasks to ensure the accurate and reliable manufacture of implantable medical devices. This production assembly job requires basic knowledge of computer systems. Schedule: Mon-Fri, 6:00am-2:30pm

Requirements

Good hand / eye coordination (fine motor skills, dexterity).
Able to use a microscope for extended periods of time.
Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Moderate computer skills.
Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Work with hazardous chemicals.
Consistently notifies supervisor or designated personnel when tasks are completed.
Must be able to follow basic instructions.
Must be able to retain information.
Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Take responsibility for own actions.
Ability to access training records.
Seek out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
Must be able to consistently meet company minimum labor efficiency rates.
Identify process improvements.
Effective recognition of workload priorities.
Demonstrates independent thinking with problem solving skills.
Support company/management decisions.
Offers help when needed.
Understanding of the effects of process deviation.
Able to advise management of policy violations.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with all employees.
Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
Attendance / Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
Following company handbook policy and companies cell phone policy.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to Management personnel.
Follow daily clean up and housekeeping procedures.
Comply with all quality, safety, and work-related rules and regulations.
The ability to complete tasks in a reasonably timely manner.
Demonstrate a basic ability to read and comprehend drawings and work instruction documentation.
Perform the following functions:
Proficient usage of microscopes in accordance with drawings and quality requirements
Ability to learn and use applicable area equipment.
Must be able to assemble hardware of all different variations.
Demonstrate the ability to accurately and efficiently use applicable measuring tools such as, but not limited to Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gage and Pin gauges to inspect dimension criteria.
Load and unload parts or products into firing, masking, and abrasion equipment using appropriate tools and handling procedures.
Adjust oven temperatures, firing times, abrasion PSI, solder fountain temperature and mask equipment based on material requirements.
Document firing, abrasion, and solder data (time, lot, PO, oven temperature, rework, rejects) accurately.
Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on firing and soldering equipment.
Must be able to retain information and show continued progression towards a Standard Implantable Technician II role.
Must have the ability to work in harsh environments.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by area Lead or Supervisor
Ability to find and interpret Engineering Drawings to correctly determine requirements.
Learn to use the correct tools, techniques, and equipment necessary to process assemblies both prior to, and following, the Standard Implantable process.
In-process visual inspections under a microscope to confirm compliance with quality standards.
In-process dimensional inspections with drop indicators, calipers, and micrometers as needed.
Ability to operate equipment including vapor degreaser, blue wave, abrasion, mask, solder, firing and ultra sonic machines.
Ability to solder dip components using a solder fountain.
Develop strong understanding of the quality requirements of individual components and the finished products.
Ability to mask components for sandblasting ensuring proper surface protection and finish quality.
Ability to operate vapor degreaser equipment to safely and efficiently remove masking materials.
Maintain workload by meeting or exceeding run times per part, while achieving departmental efficiency and quality standards.
Communicate effectively with leads and supervisors regarding tooling issues or defect trends to support continuous improvement.

Benefits

Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

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