Quality Technician

Join VitalPath in Maplewood as a Quality Technician!

About VitalPath

VitalPath is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across VitalPath with a strong vision in mind - We are one VitalPath. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that VitalPath is an employer of choice. If you’re ready to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements in a collaborative, fast paced environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our growth!

About the Position

Perform product or raw material inspection using inspection tools and methodologies. Initiate nonconforming material reports when nonconforming product or material is found. Perform packaging, labeling, and shipping of finished product or raw material. May apply accept or reject labels on product or raw material.

Work Location/Schedule

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our VitalPath Maplewood, MN location.
• Shift/Schedule: First Shift (4x10 hour days) Monday-Thursday 5am-3:30pm
• VitalPath does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Responsibilities

• Review Documentation (travelers) to ensure good documentation practices are performed by operator/technician.
• Perform product or raw material inspection suing microscope, pin gage, caliper, ruler, laser micrometer, and other tools or methods.
• Initiate nonconforming material reports for product or raw material found to be out of specification or as part of a customer return.
• Perform line audits to ensure that good manufacturing practices are being followed.
• Ensure product or raw material are properly segregated from defective product or raw material.
• Work with production supervisors, technicians, and operators to communicate the importance of quality and following procedures.
• Support good manufacturing practices and good documentation practices throughout all phases of productions.
• Support calibration program for measurement equipment.
• Provide support to inspection team.
• Additional responsibilities as determined by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or related work experience and/or training
• 2-5 years of experience in a quality role
• Ability to interpret dimensional requirements on drawings
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Highly focused and detail oriented
• Excellent attention to detail, including spotting product or material nonconformity
• Must exhibit a willingness to work on teams and promote teamwork among other employees
• General computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to work with a microscope, rulers, micrometer
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended period of time

Compensation Package

• The hourly range for this position is $16.59 - $22.12 . The posted hourly range complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as market conditions, level of experience and training, education, certifications, as well as internal and external equity.
• This position is eligible to earn an annual performance bonus based on meeting VitalPath’s bonus performance plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, Low Cost Health and Dental Insurance Plans Available
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental insurances (short term disability, AD&D, life insurance, and more)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Minnesota Earned Sick & Safe Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with company match
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement