Requisition ID: 60092 Title: Assembly Tech I - Day Shift - SC Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. is actively searching for a Hand Instrument Assembly Tech on Day Shift (Monday through Thursday, 6 am to 4:30 pm) at our Pendleton, SC facility. A High School Diploma is required. Previous assembly experience is highly preferred. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

If hired for this position, you will be eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (minus appropriate tax withholdings). You will be paid the $2,000.00 during your first pay period.

Main Objective:

Performs batch work of light mechanical assembly operations of moderate complexity with close tolerances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set-up and operate a variety of hand-operated tools and light duty machines to manufacture product specified on work orders using engineering prints and standard work instructions.


• Performs tasks such as but not limited to buffing, filling, drilling, reaming, sandblasting, riveting and etching.


• Assembles the finished product to specifications with the use of measuring equipment, specialized hand tools and microscopes, making decisions in fitting and adjustment of parts or part substitutions within established guidelines to achieve the required specifications.


• Under supervision performs inspection of work completed and documentation to assure correct specifications and functional criteria have been met prior to submitting instruments to Quality Control.


• Performs cleaning on machines or housekeeping within the department.


• Works primarily supervised.


• Follows all safety training requirements for the position. Notifies management and or the Safety Officer of any unsafe work conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• Previous experience as an Assistant Assembler preferred.


• Proven competency towards prepping and boxing preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Good manual dexterity to assemble primarily Level (1) Finished Goods.

• Proven competency for quality assembly of Scorpion, Suture Cutter, and Scissor type instruments required for the following areas:
  • Prepping or Boxing
  
  

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Use of various light duty machines, hand tools and measuring equipment.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to trouble shoot assembly problems analyzing the variables, drawing a conclusion on the best course of action. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision work with the aid of a microscope and light source.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics of this job occasionally expose the employee to moving mechanical parts, high pressure air systems, airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, potentially toxic chemicals, and sharp tools. The noise level in the working environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Company-Provided Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)


• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Annual Bonus


• Wellness Incentive Program


• Free Onsite Medical Clinics


• Free Onsite Lunch


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Trip of a Lifetime


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Time Off


• Volunteer PTO


• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.