OPERATOR I ($1000 SIGN-ON BONUS), OPERATOR II ($1000 SIGN-ON BONUS) and OPERATOR III ($1000 SIGN-ON BONUS)

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Westfield, IN location in the Structural Heart division. Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.

As the MitraClip Specialist I, II or III, you are responsible for assembling the MitraClip device subassemblies and finished goods in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures. You will perform a wide variety of assembly operations including heavy microscopy use, soldering, complex gluing operations, fusing of materials, precise loading/alignment of components, and numerous inspections in accordance with complex manufacturing process instructions.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to train to and build any of the 8 product types (NT, NTR, XTR, NTW, XTW, G4-NT, G4-XT, TriClip) on one assembly line.
• Ability to read, comprehend and implement lengthy, complex procedures written in English.
• Maintain clean room integrity by using proper attire and adherence to clean room environment practices and procedures Records information on approved documents and follows good documentation practices.
• Able to train and achieve standard work on 4-5 stations.
• Perform changeover from one product type to another, on station using changeover matrix, and escalate to lead, supervisor, or equipment group depending on what product the station is changing from and to. Requires comprehensive knowledge of various tools/equipment/fixtures for various product types.
• On some stations, complex dexterity under microscope, using hot knife to smooth material to very precise specifications, and razor blades to make straight cuts on rounded edges. Under microscope, tying suture knots to very precise square knot.
• On some stations, requires high levels of focus and cognition to complete complex processing steps to use surface primers, multiple types of glue, articulating fixtures, multiple alignment gages, multiple UV curing cycles, and multiple bonds all within a single station/fixture/procedure.

Pay and Shift

The salary range for this position is $19.00/hr. - $23/hr. based on experience and includes a $1000 sign-on bonus. This position is for First Shift.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year degree

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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