Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?

Tekni Plex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery.

We harness the power of world‑class materials scientists, a global network of application‑specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions.

We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance.

Peridot a division of Tekni Plex Inc, is a medical device manufacturing company in Pleasanton, CA is currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly Technician. Shift: Swing 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Pay Range is $18- $22 DOE.

• Perform a wide variety of tasks and processes that are required to build, assemble, inspect, measure, & package products in a controlled and/or standard manufacturing environment using small hand-tools, microscopes, & various machines/equipment.
• Read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, company policies and memos

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably medical devices is a plus
• Experience with assembly of products, preferably medical devices
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Must be able to perform repetitive job tasks
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and build per print a plus
• Must desire working in a team environment
• Experience operating machines is a plus
• Experience using microscopes is preferred
• Good manual dexterity skills
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Must be able to work using a microscope for prolonged periods
• Some exposure to chemicals
• Must be able to wear cleanroom & safety attire such as smock, hairnet, mask, booties, and safety glasses

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee…