Lead Assembler, Instrument role in Salt Lake City, UT, responsible for fabrication, assembly, testing, and documentation of medical device products. Acts as a key liaison between engineering and assembly personnel, providing technical guidance, training, and day-to-day direction to the assembly team. 1 opening. 1st shift (9:00 AM- 5:00 PM), Mon- Fri. Extension possible.
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- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to assembly personnel; foster safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Train, mentor, and support assemblers on procedures and best practices
- Coordinate daily work assignments, task prioritization, and issue resolution with engineers
- Coordinate assembly activities to meet weekly engineering build targets
- Communicate build delays, material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns to engineers
- Set up, operate, adjust, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing/prototype equipment
- Program equipment for established routines and processes
- Coordinate procurement and availability of materials, components, tooling, and chemicals
- Complete and maintain assembly build records
- Provide technical support to minimize downtime and maximize productivity
- Perform visual and functional inspections to verify product quality and compliance
- Monitor product quality and initiate or escalate corrective actions
- Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and regulatory standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, inspection-ready work environment
- Complete accurate training and build documentation
- Participate in planning meetings and report on build status, risks, and resource needs
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- 5+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred; experience in a regulated manufacturing setting (medical devices preferred), equipment troubleshooting, and team leadership/training also preferred
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- Manufacturing equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting
- Team leadership, training, and work coordination
- Manufacturing and quality documentation
- Process improvement support
- Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication in English