Manufacturing Technician

Duration: 6 + Months (Possibility of Extension & Conversion depending on Performance)

Pay Range: $28-30/hr - Temp to hire

Location:
Acton, MA

This position supports the weekend AM shift as part of a rapidly growing U.S. medical device manufacturing operation.

Friday – Sunday | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM (12-hour shifts)

Workers are paid for 40 hours/week due to the weekend premium.

The Associate Manufacturing Technician plays a key role in operating and maintaining advanced automated equipment used to manufacture a flagship medical device product. The technician will be trained to operate and troubleshoot a wide range of technologies including:

• Heat staking
• Laser welding
• Mechanical assembly
• PCB handling and testing
• Robotic automation
• Medical packaging systems
• High-speed component assembly

This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and comfort working in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

• Perform equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and basic preventive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Maintain raw material feeds and clear equipment faults/stoppages.
• Use Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to make process adjustments.
• Prepare and maintain raw materials to ensure on-time production.
• Create work orders for emergency, corrective, or preventive maintenance.
• Track inventory and support quality processes using computer systems.
• Support new product introductions, equipment validations, and process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve equipment or process-related issues.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning, inspection, and lubrication.
• Use measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to verify tolerances.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanroom and medical-device-grade work environments.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience (training provided for qualified candidates)

• Proficiency in English (reading documentation, communication, writing)

• Experience with automated or robotic machinery
• Familiarity with HMIs and industrial equipment
• Use of measurement instruments (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Prior medical device manufacturing experience
• Experience in cleanroom environments
• Knowledge of welding technologies (laser, heat staking, ultrasonic)
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Understanding of production processes, raw materials, and quality control
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and positive attitude
• Experience in start-up or fast-paced production environments

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.