What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler III position at Olympus Corporation of the Americas?

Working Location : MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

Workplace Flexibility : Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling.

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose :

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

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Job Description

The Assembler III is responsible for assembling high quality medical devices according to established quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. As a key team member, the Assembler III will assist the Lead Assembler and Production Supervisor in scheduling and providing work direction to Assemblers.

Job Duties

Assemble, inspect, and test medical devices according to manufacturing process.

Assist in the coordination of daily work schedule with the Lead Assembler and Production Supervisor.

Communicate workload schedules and work direction to Assemblers and answer questions as needed.

Train new or less experienced Assemblers in areas of responsibility

Serve as designated backup to Lead in areas of responsibility.

Demonstrates and applies a solid understanding of LEAN principles to help improve established metrics.

Monitor Metrics data to ensure correct data is documented by team members in assigned areas of responsibility.

Accurately completes and maintains written records of manufacturing operations on production documentation following appropriate training i.e Device History Records, Data Sheets Lot Control.

Support procedure changes and promote new procedures due to product line changes and technology changes.

Interact, support, and collaborate with Leads, Supervisors and / or engineers to identify and resolve line issues. Inform Lead Assembler or Supervisor of material shortage.

Perform in-process quality checks on sub-assemblies and finished products.

Perform cycle counts of components and sub-assemblies as needed.

Maintain a safe work environment by following and practicing good housekeeping and safety guidelines / policies. i.e. ergonomics, job rotation, stretching exercises, tool handling, and preventive maintenance.

Assist Technicians and / or Engineers with adjusting and troubleshooting automatic manufacturing equipment.

Maintain confidentiality of documents and processes.

All other Essential Duties as directed.

Job Qualifications

Required :

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of previous medical device or related assembly experience. Internal Assemblers may advance based on management's discretion and demonstrated job performance. Must have detailed knowledge of the products, processes, and relevant skill sets.

Other Considerations (travel / hours availability, etc.) :

Monday -Thursday, 10 hours per day.

Working overtime on Fridays and work on weekends on occasion as required by the business.

Preferred :

Ability to understand verbal and written work instructions in English.

Ability to use basic mathematical skills as required to perform job duties. (Add, subtract, multiply, divide).

Must be able to perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence and pace.

Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices, Good Manufacturing Procedures, and Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Must have fine motor skills and high degree of speed, dexterity and eye coordination to work with and assemble small parts and subassemblies using both hands.

Experienced operating manufacturing and measurement equipment not limited to : microscopes, test equipment, EFDs, ultrasonic welders, induction welder, soldering irons, dial calipers, pressure gages, and rulers.

Demonstrated ability to read and understand engineering drawings, schematics, diagrams, notes, and layouts.

Must be able to work effectively within Microsoft Office tools, Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams and site-specific PC programs as required to perform job duties.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on :

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date

24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs

Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

12 Paid Holidays

On-Site Child Daycare, Caf, Fitness Center

Connected Culture you can embrace :

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset

Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments

Paid volunteering and charitable donation / match programs

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups

Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs

Paid Educational Assistance

US Only

Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $20.47 - $26.61 / hour, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let's realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and / or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and / or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities :

As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at [email protected]. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes : || United States (US) || Minnesota (US-MN) || Brooklyn Park || Manufacturing & Repair

Salary : $20 - $27

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