Position                        : Instrument Assembly Associate

Location                       : San Jose, CA                                      

Duration                       : 12 Months

Total Hours/week        : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Industrial

Level of Experience: Entry-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only

Shift: Hours 6 AM to 2:30 PM

Job Description:      

• Performs electro-mechanical assembly of flow cytometers, sub-assemblies, and related medical device products.
• Follows established methods and procedures in performing, assembly of optical, mechanical, fluidic, and electronic components and assemblies.
• Employs high standards of workmanship to ensure high quality products are produced on schedule.

Performs instrument assembly by following released procedures:

• Must be able to read and understand assembly instructions, work orders, Bills of Materials, Standard Operation Procedures, and all other documentation used to control our products and processes.
• Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding assembly procedures.
• Must have the ability to create and maintain productive working relationships within the work team and with other functions. Collaborates with peers to achieve shared departmental goals.
• Keep work area clean organized and safe
• Fill out time sheets and all other required paperwork accurately and on time. Keeps training file up to date at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions both verbally and in writing.
• Good mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination.
• Must be able to reach, bend and lift 35 lbs on a daily basis
• PC or MAC user, familiar with: Word, Excel, and Windows.
• Must be willing to be trained in other areas of production where the skill level requirements may be lower
• Knowledge and adherence to safety procedures and programs

Minimum Requirements (Must Haves):

• Typically requires a High school or GED degree.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions both verbally and in writing.
• Good mechanical aptitude, dexterity, and hand/eye coordination. Must be able to reach, bend and lift 35 lbs on a daily basis
• Experienced PC or MAC user, familiar with: Word, Excel, Windows and/or MAC OS
• Knowledge of PC’s and networking environments
• Must be able to follow established methods and procedures in performing ex: assembly of optical, mechanical, fluidic and/or electronic components, assemblies and testing.

Desirable Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Experience working in a medical device manufacturing organization.
• 3+ years related experience in a high tech, manufacturing environment
• Experience with Excel, Visio, Power Point
• Knowledge of ISO 9000, cGMP 21 CFR part 820 or FDA
• Performs electro-mechanical assembly and sub-assemblies for medical device products.
• SAP experience preferred.