Medical Assembler - IMMEDIATE HIRING

Medical Assembler

This role focuses on assembling and inspecting small, precision medical components in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments. You will work with microscopes, coil winding equipment, molding and laser welding machines, and various small hand tools to build high-quality parts used in medical devices such as stents, catheters, leads, and implantable housings. The position involves a mix of sitting and standing throughout the shift, close attention to detail, and the ability to work from written work instructions while maintaining strict cleanliness and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform coil winding operations in the cleanroom, including setting up coil winding machines, placing coils on winding mechanisms, and wrapping them around spindles for subsequent assembly processes.
• Gown up properly before entering cleanroom areas, including wearing smocks, booties, hair nets, beard nets if applicable, and safety glasses.
• Work initially in the coiling area with minimal microscope use, then transition to tasks that require 3050% of the day using microscopes to inspect, cut, and manipulate fine wires.
• Assemble and process coils that form wires and components for medical products such as stents, catheters, leads, and other medical devices.
• Alternate between sitting and standing tasks, including standing for up to 8 hours or sitting for extended periods depending on the process and area.
• After initial training (typically 12 weeks), rotate and cross-train across multiple assembly lines and areas as needed.
• In the molding area, sit for 8090% of the day at stations connected to molding machines, inspecting and deburring parts as they come off the machines.
• Use small hand tools such as pliers, files, and knives to smooth molded parts, remove excess material, and ensure parts meet quality standards.
• Perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks in the cleanroom while maintaining focus and consistent quality.
• In CEA assembly areas, work on multiple lines that produce specific components for different medical products, following detailed work instructions and travelers.
• Spend 68 hours per day in seated assembly work using microscopes for approximately 60% of the shift to build and inspect small components.
• Use small hand tools such as tweezers, pliers, files, and small wrenches to perform assemblies under microscopes and by hand.
• In the laser welding area, operate laser welding machines and use microscopes throughout the shift to weld and finish very small medical components.
• Apply high attention to detail and fine hand dexterity to ensure precise welds and defect-free parts.
• Alternate between sitting and standing during laser welding operations depending on the specific process.
• In the implantable housings area, work with automated presses and stamping machines that punch out small metal parts and housings for implantable devices.
• Load materials into presses and stamping machines, run them through the appropriate processes, and remove parts once cycles are complete.
• Inspect stamped and pressed parts for accuracy and quality, deburring and filing down parts as needed to remove excess material.
• Use microscopes as required, sometimes up to 50% of the day, to inspect and deburr parts in the housings area.
• Work comfortably on your feet for up to 8 hours on some days and sit for over half the day on others, depending on the assigned tasks.
• Perform basic mechanical tasks in the housings area while following safety and operational procedures for machinery.
• Use microscopes regularly across various areas to inspect and assemble components about the size of a pen tip.
• Operate machines and equipment that assist with assembling medical components, following all safety and operational guidelines.
• Build medical components and parts according to detailed written work instructions and travelers, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom settings, adhering to all cleanliness and gowning requirements.
• Adapt to different lines, departments, and processes as you are cross-trained, remaining flexible and open to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate consistent hand dexterity and fine motor skills to handle small parts and tools accurately.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoe covers where applicable.
• Participate in team stretching breaks and other wellness activities as scheduled during the workday.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work instructions, quality concerns, and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated hand dexterity and fine motor skills suitable for working with very small parts and components.
• 46+ months of experience in medical manufacturing or working with small parts in a production or assembly environment.
• 46+ months of experience using microscopes for inspection or assembly tasks.
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment or similar controlled setting.
• Ability to perform assembly tasks with and without microscopes using small hand tools such as tweezers, pliers, files, knives, and small wrenches.
• Comfort working with parts approximately the size of a pen tip, requiring precise handling and visual inspection.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per shift, with flexibility to alternate between sitting and standing as tasks require.
• Capability to follow detailed written work instructions and travelers accurately and consistently.
• Adaptability and openness to cross-training on multiple lines and processes across different departments.
• Comfort working with machines such as coil winders, molding machines, automated presses, stamping machines, and laser welding equipment after training.
• Strong attention to detail and quality, especially when working under microscopes and with laser welding processes.
• Willingness to work in both cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments, including areas with higher noise levels and light oil odors.
• Ability to use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and steel-toed shoe covers as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude, particularly beneficial for working in the implantable housings area with automated presses and stamping machines.
• Experience with sewing or other activities requiring strong hand-eye coordination and fine hand dexterity.
• Comfort working in repetitive, process-driven roles while maintaining focus and consistent quality.
• Openness to rotating between different departments such as coiling, molding, CEA assembly, laser welding, and implantable housings.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in medical device manufacturing, including laser welding and precision assembly.
• Ability to adapt to varying microscope usage, ranging from minimal use in some areas to up to 60% of the shift in others.
• Comfort working with detailed travelers and documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Readiness to work in an environment that emphasizes safety, wellness, and continuous training.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, well-established organization that invests heavily in employee well-being and long-term development. The facility offers a modern, comfortable environment with a well-equipped lunch and break area, on-site market, and wellness amenities. Team members enjoy regular perks such as weekly food trucks, monthly free ice cream, and a $500 monthly safety drawing that includes all employees. The company promotes health and wellness through team stretching breaks and access to walking trails around the campus. You will receive patient, structured training in medical device manufacturing and have opportunities to move between different areas if your initial assignment is not the best fit. The organization is financially stable, globally established, and known for being employee-friendly and diverse, providing a supportive environment where you can build a valuable, transferable skill set.

Work Environment

The workplace is a very clean, well-maintained facility with a strong focus on employee wellness and comfort. Many roles are based in a cleanroom environment where you will be required to gown up, including wearing smocks, booties, hair nets, beard nets if applicable, and safety glasses. Makeup and jewelry are permitted in the cleanroom. Some positions are located in non-cleanroom areas that still require safety glasses and may involve a louder environment due to machinery and a light oil smell, which most people adjust to within about a week. In certain areas, steel-toed shoe covers are provided and required because of the higher concentration of machines. The facility includes an employee wellness room, a workout facility, and a break room with amenities such as a ping pong table and an on-site market for food, snacks, and drinks. The company encourages regular team stretching breaks and offers walking trails around the building for use during breaks and lunch