Associate Technician Production Operations

Job Title: Associate Technician Production Operations
Job Location: West Sacramento, CA
Duration: 12 Months+
PR: $20.42/Hr on W2

Summary:Our manufacturing company is seeking a team member to join our Hardware Manufacturing Team. In this role, you will align, calibrate, and execute test methods of varied complexity according to operational plans and customer demand. We're looking for associates who thrive in a team-oriented, goal-focused environment. We operate using Daily Management principles, providing immediate guidance and feedback to our associates and focusing on daily, monthly, and quarterly objectives. You'll be responsible for following established operation procedures, maintaining appropriate training records for your role, sustaining a smooth flow of material, and executing work orders to on-time completion.  Our work delivers both instruments and reagents to customers in hospital and laboratory environments, supporting patient health.

Responsibilities:

• Read, comprehend, and follow established work instructions and procedures with emphasis on quality.
• Execute the daily production plan to due date conformance and quality standards.
• Train to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow engineering drawings, work order information, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process while maintaining FDA requirements.
• Able to execute assembly tasks following standard operating procedures with supervision.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise, escalating as necessary.
• Assure compliance with FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO regulatory requirements.
• Work directly and cooperatively with cross-functional team members to troubleshoot issues and ensure emphasis on quality.
• Identify and recommend quality improvements including but not limited to production methods, equipment performance, product quality, and efficiencies.
• Learn and participate in the company's lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Train new team members on equipment operations and work procedures as needed.
• Ability to complete appropriate paperwork, maintain accurate records of production, and report status of work.

Required Skills:

• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Solid decision-making and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse environment where individual contribution and team effort are equally important.
• High school degree (or equivalent degree).
• Must have 0-2 years' relevant experience.
• Experience in a regulated industry preferred (e.g., FDA, ISO).
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequently required to talk and hear; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms above shoulder height and below the waist.
• Using proper lifting techniques, the employee must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver assembly components by hand in a repetitive manner conducive to efficiency, job specifications, safety, and quality goals.
• Ability to frequently stand (80%), bend, kneel, lift, and sit to accomplish assembly production goals.