Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Our Austin facility comprises a diverse team, including quality engineers, sustaining engineers, production associates, IT professionals, and various other experts dedicated to supporting the production of our On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website,www.artivion.com.

Position Description:A Final Assembly Technician I performs work station assembly operations including sewing and packaging of heart valves in a clean room. This person also inspects incomplete and finished components for conformance to written specification with the aid of a microscope, follows standard work methods, and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Responsibilities

• Sew and assemble sewing cuffs to specification in a cleanroom environment.
• Inspect materials and components, in-process assemblies, and finished goods with aid of a microscope.
• Maintain production and inspection records.
• Assist with monitoring, cleaning, and testing cleanroom environment.
• Batch Components for the days Production.
• A fully trained Technician is expected to know how to sew All Mitrals, Aortics and Conform_X product lines.
• Quality first mentality is critical for all job functions.
• Ability to maintain a high level of quality as well as production expectations. 
• Adhere to all Clean Room Good Manufacturing Practices as it pertains to behavior and attire.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred
• Experience working within FDA & ISO manufacturing practices, preferred
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office, internet, and email
• Ability to read and understand detailed manufacturing instructions and drawings
• Ability to use a microscope

Physical requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift or bend forward with a load of up to 25 lbs
• Ability to tolerate exposure to environments with cooler temperatures, noise, dust, odors, etc.
• Good or corrected eyesight and good eye/hand coordination