Product Assur Technician

Welcome to ZimVie, a publicly traded global company focused on restoring daily life to our patients. Our company is founded on a legacy of established brands, medical experts and over $900M in annual revenue. We design, manufacture, and distribute a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions for implant dentistry, spinal surgery, and bone growth stimulation. Our seasoned leadership and dedicated global team of more than 2,700 is focused on shaping an exciting future for ZimVie - we hope you'll consider being a part of it!
Job Summary:
The Product Assurance Technician is responsible for performing moderate to complex visual/mechanical inspections, deciding whether or not the parts conform to specifications, and documenting these decisions and supporting data. The Technician will communicate using geometric dimensioning & tolerancing methods and occasionally lead fundamentals training. The Technician will assist management as needed with general support, leading on-the-job-training for Product Assurance Clerks/Specialists, and special projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform moderate to complex first article, on-line and final dimensional inspections, working from engineering drawings, procedures and external standards, using typical inspection equipment such as micrometers, thread gauges, calipers, optical comparator, concentricity gauge, and height & depth gages.
• Perform component testing utilizing various inspection equipment such as tensile testers, force gages and custom equipment including programmable inspection machines.
• Support the qualification/validation of new products/process projects; perform specialized inspections to help engineering develop new products, gages and inspection methods.
• Document all activities in a manner compliant with good documenting practices
• Enter data on production reports regarding shop orders worked on, quantity produced, hours worked, and movement of goods through inventory transactions using ERP systems.
• Inspect, set-up and, operate small machines such as heat sealers, label printers, ultra-sonic cleaner, and auto-bagger
• Generate Non-conformance Reports for submitted product found out of specification
• Utilize shop math techniques (addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division), dexterity and mechanical aptitude to operate precision equipment
• Complete tasks accurately and on-time, paying close attention to detail

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.
Expected Areas of Competence (i.e., knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices

• In-depth understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• In-depth knowledge on use of calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and programmable equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and read blueprints
• Ability work in a team setting
• Must be able to read and communicate in English
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment (exposure to noise, dust, chemicals)

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree or vocational tech certificate, preferred ASQ Certified Qualified Technician or Certified Mechanical Inspector, a plus.
• 5+ years previous production experience with good manufacturing
• 5+ practices is required

Travel Requirements
Up to 5%
ZimVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants for employment and employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation, and separation, are considered without regard to race, color, religion, religious beliefs, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, gender/sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, lactation and breastfeeding), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status, protected veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.
ZimVie generally does not sponsor applicant work visas for this position.
Requisition ID: 2509
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