Assembly Lead Associate :: Sandy, UT 84070 :: Contract

Assembly Lead Associate

Location: Sandy, UT 84070
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months contract (possible extension / FTE)
Payrate: $40/hr on W2
Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Job Summary

Assembly Lead Associate will perform hands-on mechanical assembly, sample builds, characterization, testing preparation, and related manufacturing activities for medical devices. The role also helps keep daily builds organized and ready by confirming materials, equipment, tooling, staffing, and priorities.

The Assembly Lead will perform the full scope of Assembly 3 responsibilities while supporting daily build planning, communicating with R&D and ISC Engineering, identifying risks early, and assisting the Assembly team as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical assembly and sample builds.
• Perform chemical mixing, catheter shaft tip forming, catheter coating, and guidewire lubrication.
• Conduct sample photography and characterization.
• Prepare samples for conditioning or testing.
• Confirm materials, equipment, tooling, and staffing are ready before builds begin.
• Follow established SOPs, scientific methods, quality guidelines, and build protocols.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform quality inspections according to specifications.
• Read and interpret specifications and technical instructions written in English.
• Support daily build planning and communicate priorities or schedule changes.
• Coordinate with R&D, ISC Engineering, Assembly personnel, Team Leads, and Supervisors.
• Answer routine questions and escalate equipment, material, process, or build issues.
• Support and work alongside Assembly 3 personnel when needed.
• Help train and support other assemblers as required.
• Maintain accurate and organized work while supporting multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Work flexible or extended hours when required.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or mechanical assembly experience preferred.
• Hands-on mechanical build and assembly experience.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and understand English specifications.
• Basic math calculation skills.
• Ability to use basic measurement tools, including microscopes.
• Ability to work onsite Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move at least 50 lbs.

Preferred Experience

• Chemical mixing experience.
• Experience organizing manufacturing or development-build activities.
• Experience training or supporting other employees.
• Experience supporting production or development-build schedules.
• Previous experience leading daily activities in a manufacturing or development environment.
• Medical device manufacturing or regulated manufacturing experience is a plus.

Key Skills / Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to understand instructions before beginning a task.
• Willingness to ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Ability to work independently after receiving direction.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Ability to support and guide other assemblers.
• Ability to identify abnormal, missing, or incomplete conditions.
• Proactive escalation of equipment, material, and process issues.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and responsibilities.