Special Processing​/Fabrication Finishing Technician - 1st shift

Special Processing/ Fabrication Finishing Technician - 1st shift Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.

The Special Processes Technician is responsible for finishing precision machined medical devices according to customer specifications. This position will be located at our facility in Mentor, OH for
1st shift.

What You’ll Do:

• Follow all SOP's, GMP's, GDP's
• Laser Etching
• Mastery of Visual Laser Marker software (VLM)
• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Blasting
• Tumbling
• Passivation
• Assemble Components
• Box products & apply labeling materials
• Follow all safety rules
• Follow area 5S expectations
• Meet all company and area expectations
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

What You’ll Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, understand and follow Specification Sheets
• Basic mathematical skills to understand tolerances and variation
• Basic understanding of CNC concepts laser & parameters
• Experience using diagrams or blueprints and to follow other written or verbal instructions
• Ability to use measuring devices and hand tools
• Mechanically inclined with good dexterity - able to use both hand and power tools
• Excellent vision & hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment and to meet quality and quantity quotas.
• Able to quality check finished product ability to suggest sending unsatisfactory items to rework
• Proven experience with safe production standards
• Computer programming literacy (visual/basic script)
• Fluency with Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of fixture concepts

What You Won’t Do:

• Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
• Get bored – we make a high variety of products, so no day is the same
• Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
• A reliable individual who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
• Someone who accept assignments with an open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented approach
• Someone who is able to plan and execute plans across teams
• An effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
• Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
• Great 401(k) with company match
• Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
• Temperature controlled environment
• Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
• Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.