Coatings Technician I- Temporary Assignment

Surmodics Services & Technologies is committed to providing the best in developing, manufacturing, and applying coatings on medical devices.  We are looking for a temporary (approximately 10 months) Medical Device Coatings Technician I associate to take our manufactured coating and apply it to medical devices using a machine process.  This associate would be required to follow all safety guidelines to complete the detailed coating steps. This is a 2nd shift, 10-hour a day role, Monday through Thursday, 2:00pm-12:30am, located in Horsham, PA. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare medical devices for production and perform operating procedures for applying coatings
• Load machine with devices, monitor device movements throughout processing, unload devices and verify process for accuracy
• Create finished labels and perform device intermediate and finished packaging
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment
• Keep all work areas clean, organized and operating according to company and ISO standards.
• Write coating procedures and/or other work instructions
• Ensure materials and solutions used in processing are recorded
• Engage in continuous-improvement objectives and seek opportunities to support personal and company growth
• Provide cross-functional support and perform additional duties as assigned or required to meet organizational goals and objectives
• Perform visual inspections for coated devices

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required
• Experience in a technical discipline with minimum 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing, process development or production environment preferred  
• Critical Skills: mixing materials, reading, and understanding product specifications and SOP’s, operating various manufacturing machines, measuring & inspecting products/materials and clearly documenting all activities.  
• Ability to conduct performance testing on coated devices     
• Ability to prioritize and efficiently complete tasks with consistency and accuracy, often under pressure and/or short deadlines
• Detail oriented, highly organized, capable of completing high quality work
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with co-workers as well as work independently
• Computer literacy with Microsoft package, spreadsheet, and e-mail software
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ensures all interactions are consistent with company values and treats others with dignity and respect

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment:

Office environment with occasional manufacturing and warehouse area exposure.  Physical requirements are those that could be reasonably anticipated given the job duties and work environment.  

Exposure to hazardous chemicals in certain areas of the office.  Must wear required personal protective equipment while demonstrating safe working practices.

 Physical Requirements

Physical Demands-Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds; repetitive lifting up to 10lbs, constant/sitting for up to 8 hours while using a computer; standing for long periods of time, ability to wear required PPE while demonstrating safe work practices, requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to perform job functions.

Disclaimer 

This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position.  This position may be changed or assume additional duties at any time.  The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.