Job Title: Lead Assembler, Instrument
Location: Lake City, Utah 84116
Duration: 12 Months, with possible extension
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Max Pay Rate: Up to $40.00/hour ON W2
Pay Rate: Final pay rate will be determined at the time of offer.
Position Summary
The Lead Assembler, Instrument is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of medical device products and engineering prototypes.
This role serves as a key liaison between engineering and assembly personnel, coordinating daily activities, resources, schedules, and building priorities to ensure products are assembled safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
The Lead Assembler provides technical guidance, training, and day-to-day work direction to assemblers while supporting engineering objectives and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Coordination
- Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, and work direction to assembly personnel.
- Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Lead assembly activities as product designs and procedures evolve toward final production.
- Train, mentor, and support assemblers in established procedures and best practices.
- Assist engineers with daily work assignments, task prioritization, and issue resolution.
- Promote effective communication and collaboration between assembly and engineering teams.
Process Coordination
- Coordinate assembly activities to ensure engineering builds are completed according to weekly schedules.
- Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes are followed correctly and updated as required.
- Communicate build delays, material shortages, equipment concerns, and quality issues to the appropriate engineering personnel.
- Coordinate resources and materials needed to support development builds.
Technical Operations
- Set up, operate, adjust, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing and prototype equipment.
- Program equipment to perform established routines and processes.
- Coordinate the availability of materials, components, tooling, and chemicals required for development builds.
- Complete and maintain assembly build records and related documentation.
- Provide technical troubleshooting support to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity.
- Escalate equipment malfunctions and process issues beyond the scope of responsibility to engineering.
- Support the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
Quality & Compliance
- Perform visual and functional inspections to verify product quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Monitor product quality and initiate corrective actions or escalate concerns when necessary.
- Follow applicable quality system requirements, manufacturing procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
- Follow all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
Reporting & Documentation
- Complete training records and product build documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain clear, legible, complete, and compliant manufacturing documentation.
- Participate in planning meetings and provide updates regarding build status, risks, issues, and resource requirements.
- Ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with quality system requirements.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Adhere to all company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to the R&D Manager while working closely with manufacturing engineering supervisors.
- This position does not have direct supervisory authority but requires strong leadership and coordination skills.
- Provides daily work direction, training, and task coordination for assembly personnel.
- Supports engineering supervisors in managing daily engineering build activities.
Education & Experience
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred:
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production or prototype equipment.
- Experience providing team leadership, training, or work coordination.
- Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical device manufacturing.
- Experience supporting manufacturing or process improvement initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible and adaptable to frequent design and process changes.
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with some level of ambiguity.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and assembly workflows.
- Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing and prototype equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in completing manufacturing, assembly, and quality documentation accurately.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift 25 50 pounds and frequently lift 10 20 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Ability to perform fine-motor assembly tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- Work primarily in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
- May involve exposure to moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, solvents, and varying temperatures.
- Must use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all applicable safety procedures.
- May work with prototype equipment, manufacturing processes, and engineering development activities.