Laser Process Technician

JOB OVERVIEW:Laser Process Technicians operate semi-automated laser equipment, ensure component flow, troubleshoot, and correct machinery or equipment issues and aide in process development to ensure quality and productivity. They perform changeovers and setups according to production schedule, perform quality checks according to established processes and document the results as required by our quality procedures. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following CathX Medical's EH&S policies and procedures. This role complies to FDA QSR (21 CFR 820), ISO 13485 requirements and adheres to the Quality Management System (QMS).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sets up, adjusts and operates Laser welding, cutting or ablation
• Responsible for operation of the post process cleaning
• Observe machine operations, control boards and gauges to detect any defective material or any machine malfunctions
• Perform troubleshoot and make adjustments to maintain a high level of quality
• Establish processing parameters for new products
• Assist and perform IQ, OQ, PQ,
• Train new and existing operators on all processes and paperwork when
• Observes and check finished product coming off the machines and if detects sub- standard product takes immediate corrective action
• Ability to multi-task by running and preparing for next orders
• Responsible for in-process inspection of components to ensure that specifications are met and that product is processed to print Tools can include automated vision inspection, traditional gauges, rulers, calipers, tensile testing, etc.
• Responsible for performing routine Preventative Maintenance on
• Accurately records information on Laser Data History Records, Quality Documents and Lab Notebooks
• Follows verbal and written instruction and is accountable for his/her
• Adheres to the safety and quality standards (goals and metrics) of the organization while working within a team environment.
• Promotes job and process improvement as it relates to the department (through 5S as well as other improvement initiatives).
• Responds to multiple assignments in a timely and efficient

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AA Degree in Laser processing (or equivalent) or 2+ years of equivalent experience based on management discretion is required.
• Experience working in a 13485 regulated industry is
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and ability to read and comprehend work instructions, schematics and design documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft desktop environment is required: Windows, Word, Excel, and
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Excellent planning and organizational
• Previous experience of working on machinery and with completing equipment maintenance required.
• Previous exposure to automation is also required, with knowledge of pneumatic systems, mechanical motion systems & electrical drive systems.
• Should have knowledge of operating, debugging and maintaining automated
  COMPENTENCIES:

  To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Values: Excellence, People, Integrity, and Creativity
  • Demonstrate a quality culture within the team, ensuring that procedures and work methods for the area are accurate and fully complied to.
  • Willing to be flexible and accommodating to meet the business need across shifts, while open to learning, and training in new processes as required.
  • Be innovative in line with lean thinking and process excellence
  • Critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team and possess a positive communication
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and mental patience to be a hands-on problem solver is
  • Must be able to use a microscope and/or vision system for part inspection and be able to demonstrate print reading skills, use of calipers, micrometers, and comparators.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Activity - Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Physical Requirements - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Visual Acuity - The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Working Conditions - The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment

such as, laser safety glasses, gloves, frocks, hair and beard covers, face protection, foot protection, safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection where necessary.

TRAVEL:

This position may require occasional travel.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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