Suture Assembly Operator (Weekends)

Requisition ID: 60496  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.

 

This Position Includes:

A one-time sign-on bonus of $2,000.00 minus appropriate tax withholding will be paid to you on the first pay period after you start your employment at Arthrex.

 

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.

 

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 va