Clean Room Assembler- First Shift- Ave Maria, FL.

Arthrex Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Clean Room Assembler to work at our Ave Maria, FL. Location on the First Shift. The successful candidate will assemble, label, and package our medical devices. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

The Clean Room is currently hiring for the First shift

First Shift: Rotating Schedule , Monday- Friday, 5am- 3:30pm

As of July 1st, Arthrex increased its starting wage to $15.00 per hour. This position will start at $15.00 per hour plus an additional $1.50 shift differential for second shift.

This position is eligible for a $1,000.00 retention bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the first $500.00 after completing your first 90 days and the second $500.00 after completing your first 180 days, if you are an employee in good standing.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual and fixture assisted device assembly and packaging on medical device components, kits, convenience packs and / or any clean room specific device assembly as assigned
• Performs placement of components onto the blister trays and die cut restraints
• Performs label application onto packaging constructs
• Performs supplemental label application, blister loading, pouch and blister sealing and visual seal inspection
• Load and orient unit devices into unit packages and / or automated equipment 
• Performs daily cleaning, monthly terminal cleaning and semi-annual terminal cleaning activities in the clean room

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience related to assembly and/or packaging of products preferred
• 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:

• The ability to perform written tasks by reading, understanding and following work instructions provided
• Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required
• Ability to work independently when necessary
• Able to determine materials and tools required to perform the operation
• Ability to perform different tasks /operation required to manufacture the product as instructed
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Outlook is a plus.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Comprehension is required to perform the following operations / tasks; the occasional operation of the label dispenser machine, heat sealers, weighing scale, crimping machine, arbor press, tygon tube cutter, wire cutter, small hand tools, fixtures and any clean room specific equipment as trained and assigned. 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, 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.

Physical Demands:

-  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg Controls is frequent or if Push/Pull or Arm/Leg Controls while seated is constant.  Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

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.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.