Assembler II, Fiberscopes

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Job Function:
Manufacturing

Location:

Charlton, MA, US, 01507

Work Flexibility:
Onsite (Office/ Production)

To disassemble and assemble quality endoscope subassemblies while adhering to prescribed standards.

• High school diploma, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience assembling miniature precision medical products preferred.
• Proficient in all sub-assembly, disassembly or basic endoscope or shaft assembly.
• Must possess ability to understand assembly drawings and written assembly procedures.
• Ability to meet takt time and quality standards.
• Knowledge of Soldering, fusion process, laser welding, pad print preferred.
• Must have the ability to work with adhesives, solvents, microscopes, small hand and power tools, measurement devices and other related tools and equipment.
• Must be able to work well with coworkers.

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned.
• Good manual dexterity and eye hand coordination.
• Must have the ability to consistently use hands for repetitive actions of simple and firm grasping and fine manipulation in order to assemble product.
• Must have the ability to regularly use his/her head and neck in flexing and rotating.
• Must have keen vision and the ability to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must have the ability to consistently perform detailed assembly work with a microscope for extended periods requiring physical stamina sufficient to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have the ability to regularly bend, twist, push, pull, and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be able to regularly use manual or semi-automatic hand tools to torque, cut, polish, and clean parts.
• Must have the ability to be exposed to alcohol, solvents, epoxy, and adhesives.
• It is not expected that this role will require driving as part of this job.
• For Employees working on Task five (5):
  Visual acuity of 20/25 in the better eye with or without correction in order to make judgments on visual quality of optical and other devices.

• Ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly.
• Must make decisions that affect coworkers and product quality.
• Ability to read English and understand SOP’s and manufacturing procedures.

• All employees are expected to be knowledgeable about and follow the Company’s Equal Employment and Aff… (including policies on the rights of individuals with disabilities and harassment).
• Semi-routine assembles of various intricate optical and mechanical components.
• Applies acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned assembly tasks.
• Quantity of units produced should correspond to the time standards.
• Perform cleaning and inspection of various components using hand tools and ultrasonic baths.
• Responsible for following prescribed assembly techniques and within assigned time standards to produce quality endoscope sub assemblies while meeting productivity guidelines.
• Actively participate in company sponsored training programs up to and including facilitating training as appropriate to role.
• Ability to cross train in other value stream assemblies as needed.
• Aware of practices and processes utilizing current management tools.

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all environmental and safety laws and regulations, including the Company’s environmental and safety policies and procedures. Must be willing to report actual and potential environmental and safety violations to appropriate supervisory and/or management personnel.
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