Instrument Test Technician Location: Marana, AZ Shift: 2nd Shift Schedule: Mon - Fri, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Overtime Required
Description: Client is dedicated to evolving the practice of medicine and helping patients to live longer, better lives. Our operations are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be part of an industry-leading organization helping patients to obtain on-time and reliable diagnostics. Doing now what patients need next.
The Instrument Test Technician contributes to producing reliable products and supplies with effective operations in an empowered organization. As part of a dynamic team, the Instrument Test Technician is responsible for collaborating with their team to perform a wide variety of complex tasks related to the set up, and functional and reliability testing of instrument manufacturing operations to meet established acceptance criteria.
In addition, an Instrument Test Technician must be able to independently and effectively troubleshoot all routine test failures to the subassembly level, and can resolve some unusual/complex test failures with the assistance of more experienced technicians or other technical support.
The Instrument Test Technician recognizes and elevates safety, equipment, and product problems, contributing to the achievement of production goals. Utilizes validated software and systems to maintain processes, batch records, and inventory control. Ensures all production related documentation is in compliance with quality system regulations. May be responsible for assembling products of all levels of complexity, low complexity training of new employees and sharing best practices. They must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to identify opportunities that would drive the business forward.
Responsibilities: Safety and Quality (10%) Maintain Right to Operate and ensure that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner; Address and escalate any potentially unsafe hazards; leading and initiating safety improvements, timely reporting and investigation of safety hazards, incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools. Understand the expectations of audit readiness (OSHA, FDA, QSR, GMP, ISO, etc.); may be required to answer questions about processes on the spot. Perform tasks/transactions in the quality system to ensure we achieve our quality objectives. Maintain accurate and complete system transactions ensuring material traceability, and inventory accuracy (e.g. receipt, quarantine, storage, issuance of materials, and other inventory transactions). Maintain area specific inventory accuracy through cycle counts and adherence to inventory control processes, identifies discrepancies and owns escalations and implements corrective measures. Assist and collaborate with support functions on NCR investigations, creation and execution of reworks, implements corrective actions and preventive measures. Identify, recommend, initiate and provide feedback to process and procedure documentation changes Adhering to 95% or above internal training compliance.
Production (80%) Executes the process of assembly, and testing electro-mechanical products of varying complexity and in accordance with production manufacturing records, operating procedure requirements to produce finished intermediates and final kits while meeting production targets. Capable of basic transactions within highly complex systems and controls in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. receive, process, build product/materials, facilitate material availability, SAP transactions/confirmations). Assists with specific equipment repairs. Performs basic preventative and unplanned maintenance ensuring completeness of appropriate documentation, and escalates to appropriate support team(s) accordingly. Troubleshoots and repairs all routine test failures to the sub-assembly level, and component level independently - can troubleshoot some complex technical problems with consultations from line support or more experienced technicians. Performs basic preventative and unplanned maintenance according to specifications, and task-specific training by technical area support, ensuring completeness of appropriate documentation, and escalates to appropriate support team(s) accordingly. Performs in-process inspections. Proactively recognizes, and identifies defects and non-conforming components. Understands and adheres to assembly drawings, test work instructions and procedures, or other instructions.
Continuous Improvement (5%) May be responsible for 6S activities, gathering/meeting cycle times and developing/following standard work; identifies and implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean tools. May facilitate and participate in tier meetings. Participates in the collection of data for daily metrics purposes.
Teamwork and Collaboration (5%) Proactively collaborates with peers in other shifts/functions to ensure daily targets are achieved. Assist in the successful onboarding of new employees and contractors. Can provide low complexity on the job training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new production processes. Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED, required Associates Degree, preferred. 2 years relevant technical work experience, preferably in a GMP environment. Experience with automated manufacturing equipment in a regulated environment, required. Experience with validated software systems used to maintain Quality, Inventory, and Processes, required. Familiarity with sensors, motors, cylinders, etc., and with use of hand tools and test equipment, required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc) High degree of initiative with the ability to work autonomously. Experience with SAP, preferred Ability to read, write and comprehend English Ability to work with cross-functional teams Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment Strong organizational skills, planning skills and attention to detail Excellent time management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines Strong communication skills - written, verbal - can explain theory of operation for instruments under test in an area of expertise. Ability to solve moderate and semi-complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists. Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills. Strong proficiency in the use of calibrated manufacturing and testing tools/equipment such as, but not limited to: torque drivers, pressure gauges, feeler gauges, multimeters, analytical scales, and HiPot testers. Ability to have prompt, regular and reliable worksite attendance.
Physical conditions and PPE requirements: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required to stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day. Required to push, pull, and lift 30 pounds. Repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have good near visual acuity to perform activities throughout the processes in the assigned area. Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work with pallet jacks (electrical or other); to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery; and to wear and work in personnel protective equipment. Depending on the work area, may be required to wear personal protective equipment, for example: lab coat, shoe covers, ear protection, safety glasses, and/or face shield. This is an essential position supporting the organizational goals requiring attendance on weekends, holidays and during emergency or exceptional conditions.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $21.03/hr.
