Suture Assembly Operator I - Weekend Shift - SC

Arthrex, Inc.•Pendleton, SC

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Suture Assembly Operator. This position will be located at the new Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. The hours for this position are weekend shift (6:00am to 6:00pm Friday - Sunday). Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. This position involves the assembly and testing of medical products and related packaging. Therefore, the work is performed in a clean room environment. Employees who work in clean rooms have a gowning process which includes wearing a hair net, lab coat and booties over shoes. Employees who work in clean rooms may not wear makeup, jewelry, perfumes, hair gels, fake eyelashes, fake nails, etc. Main Objective: To produce Quality Medical Instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a Safe and Effective manner to meet and exceed the customer's needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Manufacturing experience related to technical and mechanical aspect of manufacturing including operation of packaging equipment a plus
Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.
Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation(s).
Can perform different tasks/operation required to manufacture the product.
Creative thinker and is able to suggest process improvements and problem solve.
Able to use inspection tools and measuring devices to assure quality of product.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook is a plus.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, problem solve and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Responsibilities

Support current processes related to existing suture assembly.
Operate suture attaching process to crimp needles to nitonol wire and braided suture, wire cutting machine, arbor press machine to assemble sub-assembly work orders.
Perform dimensional checks on the product where necessary.
Package suture in support cards using a variety of winding techniques. Performs pouch loading, pouch sealing, supplemental label application, pouch labeling and folding carton labeling.
Training successfully completed to one of the outside areas of the department to include Boxing
Complete batch records with any required information from the processes.
Escalate assembly issues to Production Coordinator
Responsible for proper storage, control, and identification of tooling and fixtures.
Perform terminal cleaning and daily housekeeping utilizing various cleaning and disinfecting agents.