Production Technician

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.

Position Objective:

Production Technician responsible for maintaining and optimizing production equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operations, and adhering to TPM principles to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. This position entails the performance and documentation of maintenance on production and miscellaneous equipment, including both preventive and corrective actions. Mechanical, electrical, and power tools are employed for the performance of these tasks.

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance: Perform regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance on a broad variety of production equipment such as:

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  • CNC and manual machining centers
  • Vibratory and centrifugal mass finishing machines
  • Medical product inspection systems and instruments
  • Ultrasonic cleaners, microscopes, and rotary hand pieces
  
  
  
  
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize production disruptions.
• TPM Implementation: Actively participate in TPM activities, including equipment cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs, to maintain equipment reliability. Diagnose problems and perform corrective maintenance on such equipment as required and/or escalate to Facilities/Engineering team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repair history. Utilize maintenance software and paper records to track and document maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams, engineers, and other stakeholders to support production goals and initiatives. Support other departments and individuals as appropriate. Relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; (b) respond appropriately to coaching from a supervisor.

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a production or maintenance role, preferably in a TPM environment.
• Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with TPM principles, and proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment. Requires the ability to document maintenance activities in conformance with good manufacturing procedures. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instruction. Required to read, write and speak English with good command of the language, follow verbal and written instructions and use simple math. Basic computer skills including at minimum, be adept in use of MS Office, internet, and electronic mail.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Manage time appropriately. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

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.