Operator I - Assembly

Job description

Torax Medical part of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies is recruiting for an Operator I - Assembly located in Shoreview, MN.

The Ethicon Surgical Care business offers a broad range of products, platforms and technologies—including sutures, surgical staplers, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women's health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. The Ethicon Surgical Care business combines products and services of two market-leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 20 years ago in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing innovative devices that have driven the revolutionary shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today. Torax Medical's core technology applies the unique properties of specialized magnets to precisely restore the barrier function of sphincters. Torax Medical's technology platform, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation, uses the attraction forces to augment weak or defective sphincter muscles to treat Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Accidental Bowel Leakage (fecal or bowel incontinence).

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our employees and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The Operator I - Assembly is responsible for assembling and/or producing products according to detailed manufacturing processes and is accountable for adhering to all quality and safety guidelines.

You will:

• Assemble various materials into subassemblies or finished products using appropriate tools and equipment, in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to work in progress.
• Assist with in process quality checks on sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Advise production supervisor of line issues.
• Notify supervisor when tools or equipment need maintenance or repairs.
• Package and label product according to manufacturing specifications.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

• A minimum of a High School/Secondary Education or Equivalent is required, vocational or technical training preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months of medical device manufacturing experience is a preferred.
• Knowledge of basic assembly equipment such as rulers, hand tools, fixtures and assembly equipment is required.
• The ability to work under a microscope for an extended period of time, handle small parts and materials and perform repetitive tasks is required.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, utilizing Word and Excel is preferred.
• The ability to keep accurate records in relation to traceability is required.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend processes & procedures in English.
• Basic math skills, strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to work in a fast-pace in an emerging growth organization is required.
• Ability to be detail oriented, meet production expectations, and have the ability to be flexible to be perform a variety of manufacturing/production tasks is required.
• The successful candidate should be self-motivated and willing to go above and beyond.
• The ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear is required.
• This position is located in Shoreview, MN and requires a daily commute Monday - Friday for the 1st shift working hours of 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM with overtime, weekends and holidays as the business needs is required.