Suture Assembly Operator (Weekends)

 Requisition ID:                       62661                          Title: Suture Assembly Operator (Weekends) Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

 

 

 

 

Arthrex 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 Suture Assembly Operator. This position will be located at the new Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. The hours for this position are weekends (6:000am to 6:00pm Friday - Sunday).       

 

This position involves the assembly and testing of medical products and related packaging.  Therefore, the work is performed in a clean room environment.  Employees who work in clean rooms have a gowning process which includes wearing a hair net, lab coat and booties over shoes.  Employees who work in clean rooms may not wear makeup, jewelry, perfumes, hair gels, fake eyelashes, fake nails, etc.

 

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 customer’s 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.

 

 

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

 

•             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 te