Cleaning Tech I- First Shift - Ave Maria, Fl.

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Cleaning Tech I on First Shift.  The successful candidate will clean products following Arthrex Manufacturing, Inc. processes and procedures ensuring superior quality is delivered to internal and external customers. 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.    

First Shift- 5:00am-3:30pm, Rotating Crew Schedule

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs In-Process & Final Cleaning and Passivation of products and components in accordance with work instructions.
• Performs terminal cleaning and daily housekeeping utilizing various cleaning and disinfecting agents.
• Performs manual device assembly.
• Ensures that workstations have materials needed to clean and package products in a timely manner in order to have continuous production flow.
• Completes necessary equipment setup, fixture ID, and batch traceability documentation with accuracy and minimal errors.
• Prints and applies Tags using printers for Work In Process (WIP) material. Verifies tags on all matches work order.
• Ensures the DHR (Device History Record) is complete and accurate, including all approvals, prior to forwarding the Work Order for further processing.
• Follows and executes work instructions with minimal errors.
• Provides input on new products, processes, fixture designs, and new work instructions.
• Notifies area Coordinator or Supervisor of any safety or production issues.
• Performs AQL inspection in accordance with stated inspection criteria.
• Ensures all departmental procedures and proper Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) and Good Document Practices (GDP) are followed.
• Promotes a safe work environment including the use of PPE when required. Communicates issues to management that could result in process delays and/or safety issues.
• Ensures employees are trained on all procedures and required skills.
• Adhere to all Quality System Requirements.

Knowledge

Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Reasoning Ability

Solves routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

Discretion/ Latitude

Work is closely supervised.  Follows specific, detailed instructions. 

Skills

• Basic knowledge of MS Office required.
• Basic knowledge of visual inspection, part handling, component assembly, barcode scanning, and label printing required.
• Perform written tasks by reading, understanding and following work instructions provided.
• Ability to navigate SAP, Agile and Documentum systems independently.
• Must accurately transact Production work order data into ERP and other manufacturing systems.
• Must complete equipment setup sheets accurately and completely. 
• Performs manual device assembly.
• Inspects process output.
• Performs terminal cleaning and daily housekeeping utilizing various cleaning and disinfecting agents.
• Must possess a basic understanding of BOMs and Routers and their use for manufacturing.
• Use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Proper use of Good Documentation Practices (GMP) required.
• Ability to comprehend and apply basic mathematical calculations based upon job requirements required. 

Education/ Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience related to assembly, cleaning and/or passivation preferred.

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 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 30 pounds. 

Vision Requirements:

Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. 

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 area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment.  The noise level in the work 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.