Sr. Optical Assembler

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

**Sr. Optical Assembler**

**Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, US, 93111 **Title:** Sr. Optical Assembler - ACT **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA *Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for* **a Sr. Optical Assembler* to perform production assembly work of video cameras, requiring electrical, mechanical, and optical assembly. Uses close attention to detail to follow manufacturing assembly procedures of high complexity. *Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.** **Requisition ID:** 52644 **Division:** Arthrex California Inc (US03)

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Candidate must be proficient in all requirements of Technician II. Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

* Manufacture medical video camera products to specified work orders. Follows engineering drawings, manufacturing assembly instructions and standard operating procedures. Inspects own work as well as the work of others. Operate a variety of hand tools and light manufacturing equipment, and work under a microscope over 50% of the time.

* Perform tasks such as but not limited to optics cleaning, mounting, and assembling intricate optical, electrical, and mechanical components using mechanical fasteners and adhesives. Assembles sub-assemblies and final product to specifications with the use of specialized measuring equipment, hand tools and microscopes, making decisions in proper fitment.

* Ability to inspect optical parts to specified pass/fail standards.

* Follow released assembly instructions and engineering drawings while adhering Good Documentation Practices. Follow strict quality requirements for material traceability and proper handling in a medical device manufacturing environment.

* Perform and documents work completed via a product traveler. Ensures correct specifications and functional criteria are per the manufacturing instructions and good documentation practice has been accomplished prior to completion of work.

* Work as part of a team or may lead a team which contributes to the positive outcome, producing high yielding medical devices. Uses computer skills to improve process yields.

* Consistently works on complex assignments requiring upmost attention to detail. Highly cross trained to perform multiple different assembly operations as documented by training records capable of performing multiple workstations as required by production needs.

* Strictly adheres to company policy for time and attendance for hourly workers.

**Education and Experience:**

* High School Diploma or equivalent required

* 5 + years experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment required, or proven proficiency as a Technician II

**Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:**

Exceptional dexterity and hand / eye coordination required to assemble product. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and optical assembly is beneficial.

**Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:**

Various light duty machines and hand tools, working under a microscope as well as computer / data entry.

**About Arthrex**

Arthrex Inc., a privately held company headquartered in Naples, Florida, is a global leader in orthopedic surgical device design, research, manufacturing and medical education committed to one mission: Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better. Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine and innovates more than 1,000 new products and procedures every year to advance minimally invasive orthopedics worldwide.

Our core value is Making People Better. As a leading health care technology innovator, we are committed to making peoples lives better. The contributions we make to science and medicine have the potential to get a star athlete back in the game or improve the quality of someones life. Its truly meaningful work.

Making People Better also signifies our corporate social responsibility and commitment to employees and communities. We make employees lives better through job security, educational and professional growth opportunities, unique benefits and amenities, and modern facilities that promote a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of collaboration, mutual respect and camaraderie. We also make important economic and philanthropic contributions to the communities we serve.

As a certified Great Place to Work and one of the countrys Best Workplaces for Manufacturing and Production, Arthrex is proud of its award-winning, family business culture. With more than 6,000 employees around the world, we are growing and looking for candidates who champion our Arthrex Proud values of Innovation, Integrity, Dedication, Teamwork and Competitive Spirit.

We invite you to explore our numerous exceptional benefits at careers.arthrex.com or visit us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.**