R&D Technician

We are a industry leading manufacturer of catheters and implantable devices used for all parts of the body. We have two sites, Lake Zurich and North Barrington. Lake Zurich is the primary manufacturing plant where our people will be working. They are in need of a 1st Shift R&D Technician. Hours are from 7AM to 3:30PM, Monday through Friday, with little to no OT(max of 5 hours). Pay range is from $20 to $30p/hour. Below are the main things they're looking for:

• Produce small assembled parts according to procedures (both verbal and written).
• Run equipment such as adhesive dispenser, vertical shrinker, braider, tipping machines, drilling, punching and measuring devices to assemble catheters and parts.
• Maintain written record of materials used, procedures followed and inspection features on supplied data forms (LHR, etc.)
• Advise others of the need for repairs and upgrading of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain good working relationships with other co-workers.
• Keep track of materials, tools and procedures as the device is manufactured. Affirm in-coming materials meet purchase order specifications.
• Audit samples of in-process and final product to ensure they meet product specifications and drawings.
• Identify defects and communicate these defects to the project leader for the product.
Support engineer project leader with modifications in written procedures and suggested improvements in making product or sub-assemblies. Perform testing of devices or components in accordance with written protocols and test procedures

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Work mostly on feet or at a bench utilizing a microscope for assembly
• Have a good basic level of mechanical ability