Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. 

Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. 

The Manufacturing Technician 1 for Leica Biosystems is responsible for assembling mechanical and optical components.

This position is part of the production team located in Vista, CA and is onsite.

You will be a part of the Production Operations team and report to the Manager of Manufacturing responsible for working to assemble scanners and related products. If you thrive in a multifunctional, fast paced role and want to work to build a world-class organization—read on.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Perform all steps required to assemble scanners and related products.

• Route cable and harness assemblies.

• Build, test, and align optical sub-assemblies.

• Complete visual and mechanical inspections of components.

• Perform basic troubleshooting to determine the cause of system failures.

• Suggest redlines and update procedures as needed.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• High School diploma or equivalent or in lieu of High School diploma, willing to accept 2 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Google docs).

• Ability to learn and understand technical information related to our products offered.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• 1 year’s assembly experience in electromechanical production environment, ideally in medical device.

• Identifying product and process issues. Clearly proposing and communicating improvements.

The hourly rate for this role is $22-24/hour. This is the rate that we in good faith believe is the possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than this rate and it may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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