Job Description

Instrument Maker I

This position hand finishes, assembles, and tests reusable surgical instrument families with extremely intricate and small size parts that require accurate fitting and aligning of a repetitive nature for the medical industry. Prepare parts that do not fit or work properly. This position requires moderate supervision. This is accomplished by maintaining Tecomet’s principles of Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, and Innovations.

Principle Responsibilities

• 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 and electropolish as needed.
• Receives product, review paperwork and stage instruments as appropriate.
• 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.
• Workmanship consists of an ability to hand fabricate with machine assistance finished medical devices within standard times. Quality is a must and proficiency are a requirement.

Qualification Requirements

Credentials/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Math aptitude with the ability to add and subtract decimals.
• Ability to read blueprints and measurement tools

Experience/Educational/Training Preferred:

• Technical school preferred.
• Experience in Polishing preferred.
• Experience with small or detail assembly.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office knowledge highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Experience working with microscopes
• 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 handwork is essential.
• Good mechanical aptitude is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret prints required.
• Able to work independently.

Other Requirements

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires walking, sitting, communicating with others at least 1/3 of scheduled hours. It also involves reaching and using hands and fingers to operate measuring instruments and machinery. Occasionally requires lifting of up to 50 pounds (under 1/3 of the time). Must have adequate dexterity with hands and able to work in small areas

Travel Requirements

N/A

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.