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Position : Mechanical Test Technician

Location : Lexington MA 02421

Duration : 12 Months contract with possible extension

Pay Rate : $20

Job Description :

• First or second shift so either 8 : 30am- 5pm or 3-11 : 30pm. Flexible
• First or second shift, flexible on that, BUT training happens first shift 7-3 for the first 2 months
• MUST HAVES - mechanical tester experience - Instron or MTS, gage experience. Nice to have Med Device
• To provide technical testing and evaluations of current products and support for process and product validations.
• Perform physical and visual inspection on finished goods and incoming raw materials used in the production of products according to released test methods.
• Perform final physical / visual inspection of all finished products.
• Inspect, sample, and perform physical / visual tests on package components and raw materials according to released Standard Operating Procedures.
• On time approval of raw materials, sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Coordinate with other departments to prioritize inspections as appropriate.
• Verify calibrations and maintenance are performed on department equipment at time of use
• Set up and operate routine experiments and testing using the appropriate related equipment with minimal supervision.
• Set up and operate routine experiments for process validation and product verification using approved protocols and methods.
• Instrumentation set up with pressure transducers, flow meters, chart recorders, meters, tensile testers and precision dimensional measurement equipment.
• Support and assist in the development of lean thinking programs and participate in the implementation of these programs throughout the facility as required
• Use of Good Documentation Practices Daily.
• Assist Quality Engineering with process and product validation testing
• The ability to work overtime
• Initiate NCMRs as required.

Job Requirement :

• High School diploma or GED required
• One or more years of experience working in a medical device or other regulated industry
• Mechanical inspection experience (Tensile testing, peel testing, Instron or MTS equipment or equivalent) required
• Duties require knowledge of cleanroom gowning and work environment.
• Must have ability to read, write, interpret, comprehend, and consistently follow specifications written in English
• Computer literacy particularly with databases and spreadsheets / basic ability to use Microsoft Office required
• Duties require basic knowledge of math
• Duties require knowledge of inspection / sampling techniques and familiarity with ANSI / ASQZ1.4, ISO-9000 and ISO13485.
• Duties require basic knowledge of mechanical and physical inspection techniques. (Calipers, micrometers, blueprint / artwork reading, etc.)
• Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality System Regulations (QSR).

Last updated : 2024-06-28