Manufacturing Technician
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Confluent Medical Technologies is a financially healthy and rapidly growing medical device company whose employees are passionate about providing life‑saving solutions to our customers through a collaborative and high‑impact work environment.
We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize the important role you will play in our life‑saving work. We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician I to join our amazing team in beautiful Chattanooga, TN.
This is a 60‑day Fixed‑term position with a Friday
- Sunday 12‑hour work schedule.
- Manufacture medical device tubing per specifications, including startup and shutdown of Laser machines, filmcast, wire drawing, and/or braiding equipment
- Clean work area, equipment, and tooling thoroughly
- Read, follow, and accurately complete all provided documentation (product drawings, work procedures, process logs, etc.)
- Have some computer proficiency with a willingness to learn computer systems required to perform job responsibilities
- Inspect product per specifications using specified measuring equipment
- Have ability to leverage previous methods, processes, equipment, and tooling to address new process and equipment challenges
- Follow good manufacturing practices (GMP): line clearance, work instructions, documentation, etc.
- Work closely with engineering to develop new process parameters, tooling, and methods for manufacturing
- Work with engineers to streamline process to meet manufacturing build time, cost, and yield targets
- Work with engineers to generate clear and concise work instructions, test methods, and visual standards
- Work with and train other skilled technicians/operators in the manufacturing techniques, inspection methods, and required documentation
- Communicate issues to engineering for collaborative continuous improvement
- Be willing to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and have ability to modify work shift as needed by business conditions
- Perform other duties as appropriate
- 0-3 years related manufacturing experience
- Prior Laser, filmcast and braiding experience is preferred
- Able to troubleshoot moderately complex process, equipment, and tooling issues
- Extremely hands on with strong mechanical aptitude
- Forklift and aerial lift experience preferred, but not required
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP)
- Strong attention to detail, professional attitude, team player
- Perform work tasks at elevated height
- Lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and up to 500 lbs assisted
- Ability to work 12‑hour work shift (Friday
- Sunday)
We regret that we are unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time‑limited visa status for this position.
Confluent Medical Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Applying materials science to Med Tech innovation. Confluent specializes in expert design and development of large‑scale manufacturing specializing in interventional catheter‑based devices and implants. Our key capabilities include Nitinol components and tubing, balloon and complex catheters, high‑precision polymer tubing, and implantable textiles. We operate in 8 state‑of‑the‑art facilities across the United States and Costa Rica and currently employ over 2,000 employees.
Confluent has earned the confidence of leaders in the medical device community through a proven track record of innovation, engineering, and manufacturing. Visit to learn more.
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