Production Associate I

Job Description Summary

The production associate may have responsibilities including manufacturing, assembly, cleaning, packaging, and shipping of products. This is a team line environment where one operator passes their work to the next operator in queue.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs entry to mid-level manufacturing/assembly operations on production line and other various tasks following procedures, work instructions, and process aid sheets
• Uses lift platforms, hoist, torque tools, and other power hand tools to assemble machines
• Reads and follows work procedures or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains daily production output
• Cross trains and work in multiple functions for business flexibility
• Follows all EHS and Quality policies and procedures
• May participate in quality control inspections
• Works with team lead, engineers, supervisors, and managers to improve quality and process efficiency
• Other duties as assigned, and may be asked to be included in quality activities, training sessions, and employee activity teams
• Complies with EHS regulations and policies
• Complies with attendance policies and be willing to work voluntary overtime when needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or local equivalent or 6 months of manufacturing experience
• Ability to communicate, receive and understand instructions regarding duties to be performed
• Demonstrated ability to detail and quality-minded work habits
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with co-workers and leadership
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
• Must be willing to take a drug test and pass
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work out of an office daily located in Salt Lake City, Utah
• Must be able to lift (floor to waist, waist to crown level, and horizontally)
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Anything above 50 lbs. requires assistance)
• Must be able to perform frequent simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation, neck rotation, and neck flexion throughout the workday
• Must be able to twist, push/pull, reach at, above and below shoulder height frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to frequently stoop and bend; occasionally squat and kneel, throughout the workday
• Must be able to stand/sit continuously throughout the day
• Must be able to ascend/descend/balance occasionally on portable step stool

Desired Characteristics

• Minimum 2 years of related manufacturing experience
• Experience in medical manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred.
• Local candidates will be given preference
• Ability to competently read, write, and speak in English
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and ability to navigate online instructions

Quality Specific Goals

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position.
• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines
• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required
• Knowledge and understanding of production process, work instructions, documentation configuration control, non-conforming & rework documentation requirements and operates within them to ensure that a device conforms to it's specification.
• Aware of and comply with Stop Order, Concessions, ESD, Calibration, Preventative Maintenance, Material Identification & Segregation, and Good Documentation Practices, as associated with this job type/position

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
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We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

• While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
• Relocation Assistance Provided: No