Medical Instrument Maker

Company: Tecomet
Location: Kenosha
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

$1,500 Sign On and Immediate Benefits!
Build innovative solutions and design the future.
You can pursue your potential at Tecomet by working with a dedicated team to solve complex challenges, in partnership with industry-leading clients in medical device technology, aerospace, and defense industries. With the backing of our steadfast brand, you can be a part of the next era of manufacturing by bringing bold ideas to life and building products that improve on the status quo.
What's In It For You:
At Tecomet, we believe that everyone makes a difference and contributes to our overall success. We are a team bound together by pride in our work and dedication to our craft. Our leadership team shares the company's strategic direction so our workforce can remain informed and attain our internal goals and objectives.
Let's talk about what we have to offer:

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• Competitive pay and benefit packages
  
• Health Benefits start on day one
  
• 401k available
  
• 9 Paid Holidays with 2 Floating Holidays
  
• PTO available after 30 days
  
  POSITION SUMMARY
  The person in this position will operate various surface finishing machine tools (i.e. drill presses, welding/brazing, abrasive wheels/belts, bead blasting, etc---) and hand finish metal devices with various craft tools (i.e. files, hammers, anvils, vises, etc---), and complete and inspect reusable medical devices.
  PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES
  
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  • Prepares and selects the required wheels, bench operations, to polish and finish to produce the finished product.
    
  • Rough and fine polishes all the components as needed (polishing, grinding).
    
  • Processes instruments to clean, electropolish, and passivate as needed.
    
  • Performs the oakite process for cleaning instruments.
    
  • Powder coats instruments which includes use of prime heat furnace, dipping in color coating tank and placing in curing furnace.
    
  • Receives product, review paperwork and stage instruments as appropriate.
    
  • Packages instruments for shipping which includes verifying work orders, instruments, label identification and line clearance.
    
  • Performs preventive maintenance and equipment upkeep including replacing worn components as necessary.
    
  • Actively participates in continuous improvement efforts and teamwork.
    
  • Identifies areas of cost savings, waste reduction, and methods to improve processes, quality, and efficiencies.
    
  • Performs special projects and assists in other areas of plant production as needed.
    
  • Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors/managers as necessary.
    
    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    
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    • Workmanship consists of an ability to hand fabricate with machine assistance finished medical devices within standard times. Quality is a must and proficiency is a requirement.
      
    • Working knowledge and use of calipers, micrometers, indicators, wrenches and multiple other tools to perform repairs, alignments and preventative maintenance of machine shop equipment and periphery equipment.
      
    • Experienced in a manufacturing facility.
      
    • Has ability to complete work in a safe manner and without generating excessive scrap.
      
    • Detail-oriented and efficient.
      
    • Able to multi-task.
      
    • Able to work under general supervision and follow instructions.
      
    • Able to do repetitive motions and inspections without losing focus.
      
    • Good eye-hand coordination and ability to do fine hand-work is essential.
      
    • Good mechanical aptitude is essential.
      
    • Ability to read and interpret prints required.
      
    • Able to work independently.
      
      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
      
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      • High school diploma or equivalent required.
        
      • Minimum two years of experience in performing secondary operations preferred.
        
      • Technical school preferred.
        
      • Experience in Polishing preferred.
        
      • Math aptitude with the ability to add and subtract decimals.
        
      • Ability to read blue prints and measurement tools
        
      • Computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge highly preferred
        
        PHYSICAL DEMANDS
        While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand. The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
        Tecomet, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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        You should be proficient in:
        
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        • Blueprint Reading
          
        • Manual Machining Skills
          
        • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
          
          Machines & technologies you'll use:
          
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          • Manual Grinder
            
          • Surface Grinder
            

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