Production Associate I (Contractor)

Abiomed is a pioneer and global leader in healthcare technology and innovation, with a mission of Recovering Hearts & Saving Lives. With corporate headquarters in Danvers, Massachusetts, and offices in Baltimore, MD, Aachen & Berlin, Germany and Tokyo, Japan, Abiomed’s 1,700 employees form one of the fastest growing medical device companies in the world. We attract and retain exceptional talent with our collaborative culture, passion for our work, and a strong commitment to employee professional development.

Patients First | Innovation | Winning Culture | Heart Recovery

Job Title: Cleanroom Production Associate

Department: Manufacturing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Danvers, MA

Job Responsibilities:

The Cleanroom Production Associate will be responsible for assembling, inspecting and testing high quality medical devices while working within a controlled manufacturing system.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process polymer materials to compose, test, or apply on medical devices per approved manufacturing procedures
• Assemble plastic and metal components into medical devices in accordance with approved manufacturing procedures
• Perform in-process quality checks on subassemblies and finished product
• Utilize small hand tools, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and test fixtures
• Participate in line meetings as needed
• Work with engineers and techicians to resolve line issues and suggest improvements
• Maintain clean room integrity by using proper atttire and adherence to clean room environment practice and procedures
• Maintain accurate records/documentation related to quality, work in progress, test results, labor (e.g., timecards), and special projects
• Apply workstation practices and line clearance in daily activities
• Adhere to general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and procedures, QSR, and FDA regulations

Job Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent manufacturing experience required
• 2 years of related work experience desired. Medical device experience preferred.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to work with small plastic and metal components in a high volume manufacturing setting
• Knowledge of lean, six sigma, kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to utilize basic math skills
• Execute tasks in a timely manner under general supervision.
• Computer literacy required, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite desired

Applicants must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated with an FDA approved or authorized vaccine for COVID-19 or have a valid medical/religious exemption

Abiomed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Abiomed will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, non-job related mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or membership in any other category protected under law.