Manufacturing Associate

Position Scope and Purpose: 

Operate equipment to meet daily production requirements while meeting all quality expectations and safety standards. Inspect production and package product. Follow daily schedules, SWI’s, and SOP’s to produce devices or components that comply with customer specifications.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

• Complete Tasks within assigned work center in accordance with Product specific work instructions.
• Required to read, comprehend controlled work instructions in order to identify manufacturing documentation and work instructions as required.
• Responsible for visual inspection of product for defects as identified in the work instructions.
• Segregate and document rejected or scrap product within assigned work center(s) utilizing SMC’s Red Bin Procedure.
• Maintain a safe and organized work space.
• Maintain compliance with all required documentation utilizing proper GDP.
• Must be able to learn and understand ‘Lock Out Tag Out’ procedure as an affected employee. 
• Regular attendance and professionalism.

 Other Position Duties: 

• Notify Cell Lead or Shift Supervisor when problems interrupt work flow and output.
• Notify the Cell Lead or QC when a defect is found.
• Verify that equipment is operating properly. Notify Cell Lead or Shift Supervisor when it is not.
• Abide by all applicable clean room procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to all safety practices.
• Follow standard work and cGMP guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Level I Associate: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• The ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently is essential. 
• Self motivated.
• Good written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Keen Attention to Detail
• High Manual Dexterity Preferred

Level II Associate: 

• Same qualifications as above
• Manufacturing Experience of Greater than 6 Months Required

Level III Associate: 

• Same qualifications as above
• Manufacturing Experience of Greater than 6 Months Required
• Manufacturing Experience in a Clean Room Environment Preferred
• Able to proficiently assist cell leads with the training and oversight of operations being completed by newer associates. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Bend, squat, climb, grasp, reach, lift or otherwise move frequently for extended periods.
• Lift, move or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently, or more occasionally
• Walk, stand or otherwise move about continuously
• Exposure to machine shop physical hazards including chemicals which may require respiratory protection
• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer