Assembler I

Job Title: Assembler I

Job Location: Pomona, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $15hr - $20hr

• Under general supervision, this position is responsible for setting up and adjusting equipment used to support manufacturing.
• The ability to diagnose and perform routine technical troubleshooting is required.

Requirement/Must Have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years related experience.
• Basic communication and written skills.
• Assignments require limited judgement in troubleshooting proven processes.
• Will perform job in a quality system environment.

Responsibilities:

• May be tasked with completing set-up operations for assembly, packaging, and prep operations in compliance with approved documentation and QSR.
• This will include line clearance, equipment preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Performs routine tasks working from detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Assembles, repairs, inspects, and/or tests products following written instructions.
• Assist the Engineering and Maintenance teams with troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• May be tasked with the completion and accuracy of documentation associated with the manufactured product and equipment maintenance.
• May be tasked with cleaning, performing, and documenting routine equipment maintenance and minor repair.
• Disposes of hazardous waste material in corresponding hazardous waste areas.
• Required to support continuous improvement activities.
• Support new equipment installation and validation.
• May be required to assist with problem-solving related to product quality.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions and other work-related documents.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills while maintaining product quality.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions under the guidance of Supervisor or Manager.
• Collaborates with Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, QC Technicians, and Management to identify and help implement process improvements.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations.
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences that may occur from the improper performance of their specific job.
• Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing, and testing activities.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company s policies and practices.
• Build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.

Nice to Have:

• 3 years experience in medical device manufacturing.
• MS Office Suite experience.
• Knowledge of regulations (FDA, ISO, OSHA, etc.).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing systems (documentation, compliance, inventory control, production scheduling/controls, etc.).

Skills:

• 2-5 years assembling, filling, and packaging reagents experience.
• No blueprints experience needed.
• Packaging experience and ability to read work orders.
• Food environment experience acceptable.
• Minimal Excel and basic computer skills.
• Most documentation is printed and handwritten.