Production Technician

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Production Technician is responsible for assembling electro-mechanical medical devices in compliance with applicable FDA, state, OSHA, and ISO regulations and standards, for ensuring that capital equipment manufacturing issues are triaged and resolved. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast paced technical assembly environment.

Essential Functions:

•    Assembles subassemblies and finished products per standard operating procedures, practices, and work instructions

•    Sets up and operates production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures

•    Interprets blueprints and utilizes skills to ensure that assemblies are made to specifications

•    Tests products and/or subassemblies for functionality or quality. This may include performing test protocols for product qualifications, and troubleshooting problems with equipment, devices, or products

•    Identifies and executes strategies for complex technical issue resolution, and ensures that production technicians are trained to these as appropriate

•    Generates assembly records for system Device History Records (DHR)

•    Maintains a neat and organized work area (5S methodology)

•    Separates scrap or waste materials for recycling, reuse, or environmentally sound disposal

•    Assists in material cycle counting activities as assigned

•    Supports engineering development activities, including new product introduction

•    Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies

•    Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

•    Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications: 

•    High School Diploma or its equivalent with at least one year of experience in the field or in a related area

•    Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment (torque wrenches, hand tools, power supplies, meters, fixtures, and tooling)

•    Demonstrated ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and test complex electromechanical equipment

•    Demonstrated ability to lead and/or influence a team and deploy technical solutions that involve training of peers

•    Familiarity with GMP environment; reading & checking Bills of Materials, schematics, and machine/assembly drawings

•    Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high degree of organizational and technical competence

•    Ability to function well under pressure and expend effort to meet schedules and deadlines

•    Experience working for a medical device manufacturer preferred

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•    Attention to detail

•    Self-starter

•    Advanced critical thinking and problems-solving skills 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

•    Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

•    Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

•    Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus"

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.