Manufacturing Technician
Elkton, MD, US
At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.
At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for keeping manufacturing equipment in good working order. This involves maintenance and repair of equipment, as well as purchasing duplicate and replacement equipment, modification of existing tools and fixtures, resolving safety hazards, and designing and fabricating low complexity tools and fixtures.
Job Details/Responsibilities
1. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
2. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and software-controlled manufacturing equipment.
3. Assist with engineering projects, such as installing new equipment or running experimental samples.
4. Prevent and resolve safety issues by reviewing equipment and processes and providing necessary guarding and training.
5. Maintain and frequently verify manufacturing equipment is in good working order. Set up critical pieces of equipment for production operators.
6. Help organize and set up workflow improvements.
Job Responsibilities (continued)
7. Dispose of production area hazardous waste.
8. Maintain/order some equipment parts and production supplies.
9. Coordinate and monitor cleaning of the clean room areas.
10. Keep supervisor informed of production issues.
11. Assist with project work, major repairs, and implement electronic improvement plan.
12. Maintain clean and organized work area.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The position exists in a production environment with minimal exposure to automated equipment. May require gowning procedures for controlled environment. May require the use of eye protection, hand protection, and, depending on noise level, may require hearing protection.
Visual acuity in compliance with site specific Visual Acuity Program. Majority of workday is spent standing and walking, with considerable reaching, pulling, stooping, etc. Typically includes frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs. and occasional lifting, with assistance, up to 100 lbs. At times, moving equipment. This position is not eligible to work remotely. This may change based on job responsibilities, project/business needs and/or Associate job performance. In all cases Associates may need to have on-site presence for designated meetings and compliance related activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing or a two-year technical degree or certificate and a minimum of two years of experience in manufacturing. Basic computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft Office. Programmable logic circuit experience preferred.
The annualized base salary range for this role is $24.61 to $27.28. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.
Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information.
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