What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro/Mechanical Assembler position at Natus Medical?
About Natus:
Natus Medical is a leading manufacturer of medical devices for the Newborn Care, Neurology, Sleep, Hearing and Balance markets since 1989. Natus products are used in hospitals, clinics and laboratories worldwide. Our mission is to improve outcomes and patient care in target markets through innovative screening, diagnostic and treatment solutions.
Job Summary:
The Electro-Mechanical Assembler is responsible for Catheter and kit product assembly operations. You can expect to work aboard a closely knit team in which you can expect to incur overtime, but you’ll feel great about helping to bring a superior product to market that helps Natus patients’ lives worldwide.
In this job, you will:
- Measure, cut, and prepare optical fibers/tubing
- Perform catheter optical assembly operations
- Perform Catheter body bonding, trimming and glueing operations
- Conduct transducer subassembly build; solder dipping, hot solder, cleaning & test
- Perform Catheter stability and characterization testing & code board assembly
- Conduct component subassembly build
- Handle boxing, labeling and packaging of various medical device products (“kitting”)
- Assist with catheter testing, inspection & packaging operations, including but not limited to:
- Semi-automated final catheter test equipment operation
- Microscopic catheter tip inspection
- Catheter packaging operations
- Follow Company policies and procedures compliance; including detailed record keeping
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of work experience and education
- Availability to work overtime and weekends when needed
- Individual must be punctual and have reliable attendance
- Individual must be cooperative and willing to work in a team environment
- Must have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Must be willing and able to learn different jobs in the manufacturing environment (cross training)
- Must be able to speak and read English with excellent understanding
- Ability to use:
- Microscopes
- Fiber optic polishing equipment
- Balance scales, printers, timers, water baths, ovens/vacuum chambers, freezers and stir/heat plates
- Packaging & Sealing equipment
- Use of urethane and epoxy adhesives and associated glue delivery systems/hand tools
- Compressed gases, including nitrogen and helium
- Automatic & Semi-automatic electronic measuring/analysis equipment
- Soldering equipment
- Small hand tools; including tweezers, clamps, cutting tools, solder guns, etc.
- Appropriate PPE/clothing for medical device manufacturing clean room environment
Physical Requirements:
While undertaking the essential duties and responsibilities of the position, the employee must repeatedly sit, walk, bend, stoop, stand, listen, write/type, sedentary grasping, near acuity and move throughout the facility. The employee must be able to periodically lift and/or move boxes/bins of weight up to 30lbs. The employee will also be required to follow special gowning requirements for that of a restricted/controlled working environment (also known as a clean room environment) while performing essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
EEO Statement:
Natus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
