What are the responsibilities and job description for the Final Assembly- Sewing Technician position at Artivion?
Company Overview
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Our Austin facility comprises a diverse team, including quality engineers, sustaining engineers, production associates, IT professionals, and various other experts dedicated to supporting the production of our On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.
Position Description: Final Assembly Technician I
As a Final Assembly Technician I at Artivion, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, you will play a crucial role in the production of On-X Mechanical Heart Valves within a cleanroom environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing assembly operations, including sewing and packaging of heart valves according to specified guidelines.
- Inspecting materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products using a microscope to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Maintaining accurate production and inspection records.
- Assisting in monitoring, cleaning, and testing the cleanliness of the cleanroom environment.
- Batch processing components for daily production requirements.
- Fully mastering the sewing techniques for All Mitrals, Aortics, and Conform_X product lines.
- Upholding a 'quality-first' mentality to meet production expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Adhering strictly to Clean Room Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) regarding behavior and attire.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred
- Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred
- Experience working within FDA & ISO manufacturing practices, preferred
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office, internet, and email
- Ability to read and understand detailed manufacturing instructions and drawings
- Ability to use a microscope
Physical requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift or bend forward with a load of up to 25 lbs
- Ability to tolerate exposure to environments with cooler temperatures, noise, dust, odors, etc.
- Good or corrected eyesight and good eye/hand coordination
Join Artivion, where your attention to detail and commitment to quality will contribute to life-saving innovations in healthcare.
