Manufacturing Technician

Join Vital Path in Maplewood as a Manufacturing Technician!

About Vital Path

Vital Path is a trusted contract manufacturing partner that delivers high-quality complex catheter solutions around the world that save lives and restore patient health and vital function. We strive to treat every product we design and manufacture to the highest level of quality and awareness that these products are going to be used inside of a patient, possibly even our own family members.

Our employees impassioned hard work and dedication are at the core of our success. Every function within our organization plays a crucial role in our mission and is deeply valued for its contribution to achieving our shared goals of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

As a fast-growing organization, we bring harmony and standardization across Vital Path with a strong vision in mind - We are one Vital Path. We embrace our diversity, celebrate each others success, support one another through change, and continue to grow as a high-performing organization. We aim to shape our corporate culture to enhance team member engagement, skills, and productivity so that Vital Path is an employer of choice.

The Manufacturing Technician work directly under the supervision of the Engineering Manager. This role serves as the first point of contact for resolving product-related issues on the production floor and ensuring proper maintenance of equipment used in manufacturing. The technician plays a key role in catheter production by performing routine tasks, maintaining compliance with quality standards, and contributing to overall production efficiency.

• This position requires the employee to be onsite at our Vital Path Maplewood, MN location.
• Shift/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Day hours Monday Thursday 9 hour days, Friday 4 hour days
• Vital Path does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

• Maintain production equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Drive manufacturing performance by implementing and enforcing standardized systems, policies, and procedures; provide coaching and guidance to operators.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and adjustment for both manufacturing equipment for production as well as new technology introduction for production.
• Perform inprocess inspections and measurements to verify compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately document production activities and process data in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of basic equipment and process related issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in compliance with safety regulations.

• Provide handson assistance during product builds, addressing discrepancies and implementing manufacturing aids to streamline processes.
• Collaborate directly with engineering teams on projects, process improvements, and daily operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot product, process, and equipment related issues, escalating complex problems as needed.
• Deliver handson training for manufacturing processes to ensure operator competency and adherence to standards.
• Develop and implement quick process improvements to enhance product build efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent
• 13 years experience in assembly or manufacturing operations
• Experience working in a medical device or GMP manufacturing environment having experience working in class 7 cleanroom
• Ability to perform Engineering testing required for process validation qualification activities
• Able to communicate to engineers and instill instructions to operators
• Ability to work with a microscope with small tools to complete tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to follow and give instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks well
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills using technical and analytical thinking
• Multitasking and excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge and excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of how to read/interpret Safety Data Sheets
• Required to stand and/or sit in a clean room monitoring all operators on a daytoday basis
• Long periods of microscope usage
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds of load

• Associate’s Degree
• Comprehension of blueprints, including basic dimensioning and tolerance
• Experience with microscope, ruler, and micrometer
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and related software
• Medical catheter manufacturing experience