What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician I, Delivery System position at JENAVALVE TECHNOLOGY INC?
Job Title: Technician, Delivery System
- Technician I, Delivery System
- Technician II, Delivery System
- Technician III, Delivery System
Role Level: Individual Contributor
Supervisor/Manager Title: Supervisor, Delivery System
Job Location & Environment: Irvine, CA – Corporate Office/ Controlled Clean Room Environment and Pack Out Areas
Job Description Summary:
- Manufacturing - Hourly / Assembly
- Responsible for manufacturing activities related to the assembly of delivery systems used with transcatheter heart valve devices. Work is performed in a cleanroom manufacturing environment and requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and following company procedures.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform manual assembly of delivery system components and related products following approved work instructions and manufacturing procedures within a cleanroom environment.
- Complete all assembly operations in accordance with work instructions, quality requirements, and good documentation practices (GDP/GMP).
- Maintain attention to detail while performing precision assembly tasks using tools such as microscopes, tweezers, cutters, and other production equipment.
- Complete production documentation accurately and in compliance with company quality system requirements.
- Identify basic quality or process issues during assembly activities and escalate concerns to supervisors or quality personnel as appropriate.
- Maintain clean and organized workstations in accordance with cleanroom standards and company procedures.
- Support team production goals by contributing across multiple manufacturing activities including assembly, packaging, inspection, and material handling as needed.
- Complete required training and maintain certification for assigned production processes.
- Adhere to company policies, quality system requirements, and safety procedures.
- Support inventory handling and movement of raw materials and work-in-process components as required for production operations.
- Maintain reliable and consistent attendance to support production operations, including punctual arrival and the ability to work full scheduled shifts and overtime as required.
- Follow all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) procedures for the manufacturing and cleanroom environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- The level of this role (Technician I, II, or III) will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, technical skills, and demonstrated competencies relevant to the position
- Specific expectations for each level are further defined in the Technical & Operational Competency Matrix
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates without a diploma may demonstrate equivalent competency through a validated external assessment designed to evaluate comprehension, language, and related abilities at a high school level.
- Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or regulated/cleanroom production environments preferred.
Technician I:
- Basic familiarity with hand tools, microscopes, and standard assembly processes.
- Works under guidance while developing technical proficiency.
- Ability to learn and perform assigned assembly tasks following work instructions and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work under guidance while developing technical skills in catheter assembly and related manufacturing processes.
- Ability to follow GMP documentation practices with oversight.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail while performing routine assembly tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with peers and supervisors regarding work status or issues encountered.
Technician II:
- Demonstrated ability to perform precision assembly tasks in a regulated or cleanroom environment.
- Able to perform trained tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform trained catheter assembly and manufacturing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain consistent workmanship while meeting established production and quality standards.
- Ability to complete production documentation accurately and in compliance with GDP/GMP requirements.
- Ability to identify basic process or quality issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
- Ability to support team productivity by contributing across multiple production activities as needed.
Technician III:
- Demonstrated proficiency performing complex or multi-step assembly operations.
- Consistently performs work independently with strong attention to quality, documentation accuracy, and process adherence.
- Demonstrated ability to execute complex or multi-step assembly tasks with high consistency and minimal errors.
- Ability to identify quality issues at the source and take appropriate action to prevent downstream defects.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and work instructions across multiple assemblies.
- Ability to support training and provide guidance to less experienced technicians.
- Ability to maintain high standards of workmanship, documentation accuracy, and process adherence.
Skills and Abilities Required for This Job:
- Ability to work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures and work instructions.
- Strong attention to detail while performing assembly tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required.
- Basic computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment while wearing full cleanroom gowning including gown/coveralls, gloves, mask, hairnet, boot covers, and other PPE as needed.
- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods while performing detailed assembly tasks.
- Ability to perform fine motor skills and repetitive hand motions required for manual assembly and inspection.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect small components with or without corrective lenses.
- Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment with limited mobility while wearing required gowning.
- Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crawl.
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
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