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SUMMARY OF DUTIES: To setup and operate archwire and coiler machines and to be responsible for the quality of the products your assigned machine produces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.

Sets stops, guides & cams to specified length as indicated by scale, rule, or template.

Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.

Measures workpiece dimensions to determine accuracy of machine operation per WI.

Performs minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or workpieces.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE: one to three months related experience

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Prepare components for the assembly of medical guidewire devices to include final customer packaging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow procedures specific to each operation.
Thread Ribbon. Etch. Inspect. Re-work. Clean. Roll & Buff. J. Pack.
All functions are done as part of a cell environment, where it is important to the entire group reaching a certain quota.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE: one to three months related experience.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Sets up and operates Fourslide to trim, punch, shape, notch and crimp metal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Selects cams, forming tools, and dies according to setup sheets.

Aligns and bolts specified cams to shaft, forming tools to tool blocks and die sets to machine rams when applicable.

Threads stock through stock straighteners.

Turns flywheel by hand to produce sample part and compares sample with specifications.

Synchronizes action of slides to feed, cut-off and form part. Readjusts machine to achieve specified product dimensions.

Starts machine and observes operation periodically gauging parts for conformance to specifications.

Removes, replaces, and labels trays of finished products.

Inspection of product using measuring equipment and SPC data.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Four to ten years related experience and/or training.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Build, maintain, trouble shoot and improve fourslide and/or power press tooling to produce parts of high quality. Build or repair other tooling, machine parts, gages and fixtures as assigned by supervisor. Wire EDM knowledge helpful.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Square up blocks of tool steel.
Heat treat tool steel.
Verifies dimensions, alignments and clearance.
Assemble components to completion of new tooling.
Set new tooling in 4 Slide and or Power Press and troubleshoot to produce parts to print.
Troubleshoot & repairs existing tooling as needed.
Examine previously used dies, tools, jigs and fixtures. Recommend design modifications.
Convert part files to dxf files for HAAS & WEDM machines.
Operate all tool room equipment to produce tooling as required.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High Schcool Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Four to ten years related experience.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: General Purpose of Job:
Programs, sets up, operates and maintains HAAS Machine Center to shape metal work pieces to specifications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential Functions: (listed in accordance to their importance and/or frequency)
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Programs, sets up, and operates HAAS Machine Center
• Creates HAAS programs for new jobs or load program for repeat jobs
• Computes settings from specifications
• Positions and secures work piece to the machine table
• Observes beginning of machine start up operations
• Inspects completed parts produced
• With the assistance of the Supervisor, ensures the production schedule by prioritizing jobs
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, and operating requirements
• Designs and/or mount fixture for work piece to facilitate machining process when necessary
• Follows departmental work instructions
• Performs basic scheduled maintenance
• Performing other duties as assigned

EDUCATION LEVEL: • High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE: • Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Assemble and package medical guidewires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow procedures specific to each operation.

Thread Ribbon. Etch. Inspect. Re-work. Clean. Roll & Buff. J. Pack.

All functions are done as part of a cell environment, where it is important to the entire group reaching a certain quota.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE: No experience necessary. Must have good finger dexterity.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Manufacture Niti Orthodontic Archwires

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow procedures specific to each operation.

Archwire forming, cleaning, inspection, & package

All functions are done as part of a cell environment where it is important to the entire group reaching a certain quota.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

EXPERIENCE: No experience necessary. Must have good finger dexterity,

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Inspect / Package Orthodontic Archwires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Inspect archwire to customer specifications
Package archwires per customer specifications

EDUCATION LEVEL:

EXPERIENCE: No experience necessary. Must have good finger dexterity.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: To develop, implement, coordinate, and ensure the organizations compliance to the scope of the quality management system. To maintain the scope of the quality management system in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization, as instructed, for the devices and products produced, and customers and markets served. To ensure that necessary systems have been established to ensure devices and products are manufactured in compliance with customer, quality management system, regulatory and/or statutory requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Ensures compliance to ISO9001, EN ISO13485, EU MDD/MDR, MHLW (Japan) Ministerial Ordinance No. 169, and FDA/cGMP Quality Management System requirements in multiple facilities.
• Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems and meeting changing market opportunities.
• Cooperates with top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
• Develops initial and subsequent changes of quality management system to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures.
• Ensures the timely reporting of the effectiveness of the quality management system, such as weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and as required under the scope of the quality management system.
• Ensures the timely reporting of device quality issues by communicating closely and reporting information to the Director, Quality Assurance and Corporate Regulatory Affairs, as required under the scope of the quality management system.
• Helps drive and support the ISO 9001/13485 Internal Audit program.
• Provides leadership and supervision to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control functions which report to the position, to ensure that the goals and objectives of the organization are achieved.
• Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
• Collaborates with external providers (vendors) to ensure their compliance to quality management system requirements and help to address quality and/or other issues.
• Helps support compliance activities concerning new devices and/or products to ensure their compliance with customer and/or regulatory requirements.
• Confers with the applicable departments for manufactured devices and/or products to rectify any complaints, non-conformances and/or other issues.
• Oversees process, product, and equipment validations for the New Britain, CT facility.
• Promptly discontinues further processing and/or delivery of non-conforming devices and/or products until the discrepancy or non-conforming condition has been corrected.
• Reviews technical publications, articles, and abstracts to stay abreast of compulsory standards and regulatory requirements as they relate to the scope of the quality management system and products manufactured in the New Britain, CT facility.
• Investigates customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, identify corrective and preventive action, and prepare reports for customer submission, in a prompt manner.
• Designs, implements, and maintains quality management system documentation for the assurance of conformity to customer, quality management system standards, and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that the processes required for the quality management system are established, implemented, and are being effectively maintained.
• Ensures that the policies, procedures, and work instructions of the quality management system are communicated to the organization.
• Reports to management on the performance of the quality management system and the need for any actions and/or improvements to maintain its effectiveness.
• Promotes awareness of customer and/or quality management system requirements throughout the organization.
• Serves as the company’s liaison to external parties on matters relating to the quality management system in the New Britain, CT facility.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION LEVEL: • Bachelor’s degree from four year college or university • At least ten yrs of related experience

EXPERIENCE: • Preferred PhD in field relevant to medical devices covered under the scope of MDD/MDR

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Tests and inspects products at various stages of production to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Verifies equipment is calibrated
• Assists in the development of inspection methods and inspection plans
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process and tests products for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical characteristics
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures where applicable
• Sets up and performs destructive and non destructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance or material characteristics
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis
• Discontinues further processing and delivery of non conforming products until the discrepancy or non-conforming condition has been corrected
• Initiates actions to prevent the occurrence of product non-conformity
• Proposes improvements to the production process
• Performs other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION LEVEL: • High school diploma

EXPERIENCE: • Experience with quality control techniques
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, micrmometers, and other measuring instruments
• One to two years’ quality experience

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Selects products for tests at specified stages in the production process and tests products for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical characteristics.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures where applicable.
• Sets up and performs destructive and non destructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance or material characteristics.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Discontinue further processing and delivery of non conforming products until the discrepancy or non-conforming condition has been corrected.
• Initiates actions to prevent the occurrence of product non-conformity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: • Experience with quality control techniques
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, calipers, and other measuring instruments
• One to two years’ quality experience

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Verifies and keeps records on incoming of raw material and finished products and outgoing shipments of raw materials and finished products and also helps prepares items for shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

Determines the validity of purchase orders and delivery dates.

Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

Affixes labels or markings with material data to incoming material.

Routes items to departments.

Operates fork lift hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from receiving platform to storage or work area.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience required, including computer skills, Epicor / Vantage & Outlook (email) preferred.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: General Purpose of Job:

The Receptionist will greet, assist, and provide direction and information to clients, visitors, and other guests of the organization. Provides clerical support to Office Management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Essential Functions: (listed in accordance to their importance and/or frequency)
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Answers incoming telephone calls within two rings, determines purpose of callers, and forwards calls to appropriate personnel or department
• Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable
• Greets on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel
• Retrieves messages from voicemail and forwards to appropriate personnel on same day received
• Performs administrative and clerical support tasks
• Typing and processing of quotes same day received
• Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information
• Monitors visitor access and issues badges when required
• Utilize copier/fax machine, assist users, send faxes and retrieves and routes incoming faxes
• Create and print fax cover sheets, memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents when necessary
• Perform basic filing and recordkeeping within two days of receiving
• Ability to work with highly confidential documents
• Performing other duties as assigned

EDUCATION LEVEL: • High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE: • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to utilize proper telephone etiquette
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Knowledge and basic understanding of administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to proficiently use a multi-line telephone system, computer, copier, and fax machine
• Ability to make customers and visitors feel welcome by utilizing a personable approach to service and maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to multitask

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The shipping clerk sees to it that accurate records are kept of all products received and shipped. Additionally, the incumbent is tasked with updating and providing accurate records of inventory. Weigh and track shipments and see to it that products react the desired location promptly. The shipping clerk works closely with management by creating reports and actively monitoring inventory while keeping precise records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Obtain and process product orders, including receiving deliveries, registering them and distributing packages and letters within the company
• Maintain the company stockroom through organizing, cleaning and cataloging items on a regular basis
• Schedule large shipments and plan logistics to ensure that there is sufficient storage space for incoming items and staff on hand to manage the shipments
• Keep files of goods shipped and received by preparing regular shipping and receiving reports for managers
• Ensure adherence to environmental management and systems
• Trouble shoots shipping issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them
• Place merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packaging, lifting items as necessary, operating forklifts and pallet jacks for large goods
• Keep management and supervisors aware of product shortages in order to maintain accurate information on the company website
• Organize stock and merchandise with in the warehouse by properly boxing and storing goods in their designated location
• Practice customer service when interacting with other companies and clients and see to it all external parties receive a positive interaction with the company
• Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to order and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition
• Accurately package, label and weigh items to be shipped and ensure proper shipment method and shipping charges
• Prepare detailed and accurate invoices to accompany shipments and ensure all items are packaged and shipped to company standards
• Work with other shipping clerks to see that all invoices are handled promptly, and goods are shipped and stored properly

EDUCATION LEVEL:

EXPERIENCE: • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 6 months logistics, retail, or customer service experience
• Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry date
• Familiarity with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization and administrative skills
• Integrity and leadership skills
• Exemplary customer care skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to operate warehouse machinery such as forklifts
• Detail-oriented and multitasking skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as many packages are large
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs
• Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance
• Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as a shipping clerk is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventory
• Relevant customer service experience is a plus as shipping clerks interact with customers to replace lost or damaged goods

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Setting up and operating CNC and mechanical wireforming and coiling equipment following the requirements defined in the job traveler and specification documents. Responsible for daily maintenance activities on the machines, and for the quality of product being produced.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: • Reads job travelers and specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Sets up the machines to meet and/or exceed productivity output and quality requirements
• Works with production planner to ensure that raw materials are available at the expected time of machine set-up
• Measures part to specifications to determine accuracy of machine operation prior to submission to Quality Control.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Works cooperatively with QC Technicians during part production to ensure product meets customer specifications. Makes adjustments as required to meet define quality expectations
• Performs daily machine maintenance and reports any machine issues encountered during maintenance or production to the department supervisor and Maintenance department.

EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma/GED

EXPERIENCE: one-three years experience.
Trained in S.P.C and data entry.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Build, maintain, trouble shoot and improve fourslide and/or power press tooling to produce parts of high quality. Build or repair other tooling, machine parts, gauges and fixtures as assigned by supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Use sketches, blueprints, specifications and models to plan operations for the fabrication of dies, tools and assemblies, ensuring safety and maximum efficiency
• Verify dimensions of finished parts to ensure they conform to specifications using measurement equipment including but not limited to dial indicators, gauge blocks, calipers and micrometers
• Utilize hand and machine tools to assemble parts of tools and dies and to repair and modify gauges, jigs and dies
• Design templates and jigs to be used as work aids for convenient fabrication of products and parts
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on tools, manually operated dies and progressive dies
• Interface with external and internal customers, handle supplier and customer concerns, and work with team members to solve problems during the production process
• Finish workpieces using the appropriate hand tools to ensure products are smooth and that they fit together properly
• Select the appropriate metals and materials to be used based on properties, ensuring they meet project specifications
• Set new tooling in fourslide and or power press and troubleshoot to produce parts to print.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION LEVEL: • High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE: • Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.