Suture Assembly Operator 1st Shift

Day shift: 6:00am - 4:30pm. Monday - Thursday.

Main Objective:

To produce Quality Medical Instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures in a Safe and Effective manner to meet and exceed the customers needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support current processes related to existing suture assembly.
• Operate suture attaching process to crimp needles to nitonol wire and braided suture, wire cutting machine, arbor press machine to assemble sub-assembly work orders.
• Perform dimensional checks on the product where necessary.
• Package suture in support cards using a variety of winding techniques. Performs pouch loading, pouch sealing, supplemental label application, pouch labeling and folding carton labeling.
• Training successfully completed to one of the outside areas of the department to include Boxing
• Complete batch records with any required information from the processes.
• Escalate assembly issues to Production Coordinator
• Responsible for proper storage, control, and identification of tooling and fixtures.
• Perform terminal cleaning and daily housekeeping utilizing various cleaning and disinfecting agents.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Manufacturing experience related to technical and mechanical aspect of manufacturing including operation of packaging equipment a plus

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently when necessary.
• Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation(s).
• Can perform different tasks/operation required to manufacture the product.
• Creative thinker and is able to suggest process improvements and problem solve.
• Able to use inspection tools and measuring devices to assure quality of product.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook is a plus.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

The technology and the frequency of the technology required to perform this job are as follows; the occasional operation of some automated equipment, winding, attaching machines, label printing, weigh scales, label dispenser machine, manual

sealers, cleaning machine, and general test equipment.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, problem solve and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete

variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.

Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. Work is primarily performed in a cleanroom/controlled environment. A cleanroom is a controlled environment where products are manufactured, in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled to

specified limits. These contaminants are generated by people, processes, facilities, and equipment and must be continually removed from the air. Strict rules and procedures are followed to prevent contamination of the product. Th only way to

control contamination is to control the total environment- air flow rates and direction, pressurization, temperature, humidity, specialized filtration and the sources of these particles all need to be tightly controlled. Temperature ranges from

69F-

73F. Hearing protection will be required.

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