Job Description
Job Title: Production Trainer Work Location: Portland, OR 97224 (On-site role). Only local candidates will be considered. Duration: 11 Months of Contract + possible extension Shift Details: 1st shift - 4:00 am to 2:30 pm 2nd shift - 2:30 pm to 1:00 am Job Details: Under general supervision, performs on-the-job, skill, and classroom training in assembly and production areas. Participates in the development and implementation of new training programs, and may introduce new processes and sequences for manufacturing areas. Maintains rosters of training progress, examination as well as certification records, and, in addition, may monitor trainees. Takes initiative to ensure work is done accurately and completely. Applies existing work methods to different known situations. Problems involve recurring, routine situations; usually refers more complex problems to supervisor or more senior level personnel. Related experience in the assembly of digital and analog circuitry/devices, including the demonstrated ability to provide work/lead direction to a team. Must be able to demonstrate comprehensive product assembly techniques, related process knowledge, plus a mastery of appropriate skill sets as confirmed by cognizant Engineering and/or Production/Quality Assurance supervisory personnel. Demonstrated manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination is required. Must be attentive to detail. Demonstrated use of standard hand tools used in the assembly of bio-instruments/bio-devices is mandatory. Incumbents are required to work cooperatively and productively with others. Must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines on multiple projects, and rotate through all jobs performed in the assigned work group as needed. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated spelling, punctuation, grammar, basic math/numerical, organizational skills, and a familiarity with standard manufacturing/office equipment and procedures. The ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is also required; this requirement includes clear, understandable speech and demonstrated comprehension skills. The ability to successfully pass a reading comprehension pre-employment examination is mandatory. The demonstrated ability to provide constructive input/feedback to trainees and all levels of employees is also required. The demonstrated ability to understand and comply with applicable U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and Company operating procedures, processes, policies and rules is essential. Must be able to maintain regular and predictable attendance; the ability work overtime is also required. Must have the ability to lift on occasion up to approximately twenty-five pounds Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Education & Experience: High School Diploma / GED or associate’s degree is required. In Electrical/Mechanical Technology, or comparable specialized training in and working knowledge of the manufacture of implantable medical devices or equivalent is desired.