Detail Polish (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday, 5:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Company Overview
Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing challenging cardiac and vascular conditions. Our Austin facility houses a diverse team dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. With over 1,600 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. For more details on the On-X Mechanical Heart Valve, click here.
Summary:
- Location: Austin, TX
- Schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & every other Wednesday 5:00am - 5:30pm
Position Objective:
The Detail Polish role will perform all tasks involved in the detail polish portion of On-X LTI production, including hand polishing, shaping or blending small intricate parts using jeweler type equipment and microscopes and visually and dimensionally inspecting components for conformance to written specifications. Visually and dimensionally inspects components for conformance to written specification with the aid of a microscope. In some cases, there is a possibility for cross training in other areas, but the primary responsibilities are in Detail Polish.
Responsibilities:
- Visually inspect components with the aid of a microscope fitted with reticle. Understand cosmetic and functional discrepancies, critical and non-critical areas to make pass/fail decisions.
- Detail polish components using established methods and materials to remove anomalies while maintaining dimensions. This requires the use of small hand-held power tools (similar to a dental drill), collets and polishing compounds and the use of various polishing techniques.
- Operate component cleaning and lasers etch equipment per written procedures. This requires monitoring and documenting results.
- Shape or blend substrates or coated components effectively using various techniques per written procedures.
- Perform in-process measurement using microscope reticles, profilometer, calipers, hand held mirror, or similar equipment.
- Control traceability of components and proper sign-off of traveler and/or computer, continually ensuring that documentation is acceptable.
- Keep work area and equipment in clean, orderly condition.
- Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimal supervision.
- Observe safety practices concerning self and others.
- Identify and recommend changes to solve problems that appear in the daily processes.
- Understand and follow company and departmental policies and practices.
- Keep supervisor advised of work status, workload, problems and progress as related to work assignments.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred
- Understanding of FDA & ISO manufacturing practices
- Ability to adapt to changes in product style, tools, and work environment
- Perform visual inspection using a microscope for extended periods of time
- Maintain quality orientation and attention to detail
- Good manual dexterity for handling small parts
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
- Basic computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Benefits
- 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options available
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Competitive PTO plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO):
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Understanding of FDA and ISO manufacturing practices
- Ability to perform visual inspection using a microscope for extended periods
- Good manual dexterity for handling small parts
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
- Basic computer skills, including MS Office, internet, and electronic mail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to read, write, and speak English; follow verbal and written instructions; and use simple math
- Maintain quality orientation and attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to changes in product style, tools, and work environment
- Two years of manufacturing experience
- Experience in inspection, assembly, or similar intricate hand work
What We Do
Artivion is a leader in the manufacturing, processing, and distribution of medical devices and implantable tissues used in cardiac and vascular surgical procedures focused on aortic repair. Our purpose is to develop simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons’ most difficult challenges in treating patients with diseases of the aorta and deliver breakthrough technologies of unsurpassed quality that have far-reaching impact. Our decades of expertise in treating aortic diseases—coupled with our recent acquisitions and partnerships—have empowered us to offer cardiac and vascular surgeons a suite of aortic-centric solutions such as cryopreserved cardiac and vascular allografts, surgical sealants, prosthetic heart valves, and aortic stents and stent-grafts. Artivion has over 1,250 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas, and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.
