Operations Associate III

Salary Range:

$21.38 - $35.63

Job Description:

Confluent Medical Technologies is dedicated to working collaboratively with our customers, taking their projects from rapid prototype into high volume production. Our unparalleled technical expertise, proven experience and partnership with our clients has allowed us to perfect the process necessary to deliver world-class medical devices through innovative material science, engineering, and manufacturing. Our primary capabilities include: Nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, delivery systems, biomedical textiles, access kits, and guidewires. We take pride in our position as the leader in the medical technology space and are driven by a passion to create products that our clients have envisioned for their customers. 

We are looking for a Operations Associate to join our team. As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will be responsible for production planning and inventory control for multiple products while prioritizing operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay. This individual will take a lead role in continuous improvement, product flow and capacity improvement to improve the overall efficiency of manufacturing while service level targets.

As a uniquely qualified candidate, you will:

SUMMARY: Working under close supervision and following detailed verbal and written instructions. Performs tasks to manufacture Nitinol Tube and Wire. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform complex tasks in the preparation for medical device assembly.  Examples include tool set-ups, adjustments, operation, and trouble-shooting with focus on large industrial rolling mills.
• Certified on a minimum of two of the following three process activities: Visual Inspection, SmartScope, or Af Test.  
• Delegated Trainer for three to seven process WIs or EOPs.
• Able to make job assignments in the absence or if assisting the Lead.
• In the absence of the Production Lead, coordinate and support production activities. 
• Effectively re-assign associates to different workstations to keep the line balanced. 
• Communicate and report Servoy and IT issues to supervisor and appropriate support group.
• Knowledge of electronic software module to check and print training certification status of your own and that of others.
• Conduct basic to complex quality inspection of own or other's work in accordance with process or other control procedures.
• Participate in improvement activities related to process or safety.
• Have in-depth knowledge of Servoy and FileMaker databases and be able to resolve basic issues encountered. 
• Perform Bump-n-Slide during the shift to keep the line balanced and WIP moving and be able to assist less experienced associates with this task requiring a combination of sitting and standing.
• Meet productivity and quality goals while maintaining line balance.
• Read and follow Work Instructions, EOPs or necessary documents for process information such as: tool size and/or process equipment settings.  Be able to mentor less experienced operators on these same documents.
• Know how to check production equipment status by checking for current calibration date and GREEN Stickers.
• Process medical devices per written documentation, approved operating procedures, WI, OP, EOP.
• Work at different workstations as production needs require with this task requiring a combination of sitting and standing.
• Able to perform semi-complex, quality visual inspection of parts on work done by you and by others at all process steps.  You are to complete this in accordance with process or other control procedures.
• Perform moderately complex inspections using simple hand or equipment measuring devices.
• Conduct basic to complex quality inspection of own or other's work in accordance with process or other control procedures.
• Has been trained and certified to 75% to 100% of all process documents.
• Maintain clean and orderly workstation, supply racks, and parts storage bins.
• Able to obtain supplies from the warehouse or supply bins and know when to transfer blue stock item card to the “To Be Ordered” rack when quantity is below minimum level as noted on the card.
• Accurately record and complete manufacturing documentation, i.e., logbooks, traveler, log sheets, production records with minimal supervision.  Be able to mentor less experienced personnel on these procedures.
• Effectively communicate with teammates, Leads, Supervisor or maintenance in resolving process issues. Examples include: finding multiple quantities of the same defect or equipment not functioning as normally expected.  
• Process/monitor engineering experiments by following written and/ or verbal instructions.
• Provide training using “buddy System” when requested.
• Completed basic production, health, safety, and environmental hazard communication training.
• Follow all corporate, safety and production standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and company compliance with all Federal, State, local and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent; and 5 or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have successfully completed training as an Operations Associate–II or an Associates Degree in an applicable field of study would be an asset.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to work varying shifts and overtime as required.  Ability to read, write and understand English.  Ability to complete company/department required training courses.  Ability to work in a team environment.  Ability to read/interpret complex engineering drawings and other technical documentation associated with production.  Ability to read and interpret machine performance test results. Ability to interpret MSDS. Ability to use optical comparator, video systems, and other magnification systems to perform assembly and/or inspection processes.  Ability to use and read measuring devices, i.e., rulers, calipers, micrometers, reticules, pull-testers, thermometers, gauges, etc.  Ability to distribute work and effectively convey instructions to others.  Has ability to follow complex verbal instructions.  Understands and is able to apply regulatory (QSR, ISO) requirements in everyday activities.  Ability to use PC’s and associated software. 

.We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.Only qualified candidates will be contacted.