Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Our Austin facility comprises a diverse team, including quality engineers, sustaining engineers, production associates, IT professionals, and various other experts dedicated to supporting the production of our On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. Artivion has over 1,400 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. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, .

COMPENSATION: $18/HR

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.
• Operate mass finishing equipment per written procedures. This requires measuring material removal and documenting results .
• Perform in-process measurement using micrometers, drop gauges, scales, PH gauge, proof tester, and optical comparators, or similar equipment.
• Strong daily trouble shooting / monitoring of vibratory equipment to ensure acceptable polish results are achieved e.g. correct media and slurry mixes, drain and slurry lines are open and not clogged, etc.
• Strong mechanical abilities to perform machine repairs e.g. broken belts, worn out bearings and pulleys, etc.
• Observes machine operation to detect component defects or machine malfunction.
• Follow safety practices such as wearing safety shoes and the use of hearing protection as required.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 2 years in a manufacturing environment, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in inspection or assembly or similar intricate hand work, preferred

• Understand FDA & ISO manufacturing practices. Adapt easily to changes to 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