Assembly Tech Level I

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex is actively hiring for Assembly Technician I in our Pendleton, SC manufacturing facility.  6 months of assembly experience is required of this position. Come join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus. If you are hired after May 17th, 2021, you will be eligible for a $750.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings) paid after you complete your first 90 days and are an employee in good standing.   

Main Objective:

Performs batch work of light mechanical assembly operations of moderate complexity with close tolerances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate a variety of hand-operated tools and light duty machines to manufacture product specified on work orders using engineering prints and standard work instructions.
• Performs tasks such as but not limited to buffing, filling, drilling, reaming, sandblasting, riveting and etching.
• Assembles the finished product to specifications with the use of measuring equipment, specialized hand tools and microscopes, making decisions in fitting and adjustment of parts or part substitutions within established guidelines to achieve the required specifications.
• Under supervision performs inspection of work completed and documentation to assure correct specifications and functional criteria have been met prior to submitting instruments to Quality Control.
• Performs cleaning on machines or housekeeping within the department.
• Works primarily supervised.
• Follows all safety training requirements for the position. Notifies management and or the Safety Officer of any unsafe work conditions.

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 6 months of experience as an Assistant Assembler or 6 months of experience in an assembly role required

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

Good manual dexterity to assemble primarily Level (1) Finished Goods. 

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Use of various light duty machines, hand tools and measuring equipment.

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.