Metals Post Processing Technician

Metals Post Processing Technician

Work Location: Durham County, North Carolina

Summary:

The Metals Post Processing Technician is responsible for the production and post-processing of medical devices, utilizing a variety of tools and equipment to ensure quality and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct production activities including equipment setup, line clearance, processing, labeling, and record completion in accordance with quality and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform secondary processes such as deburring, mirror polishing, media blasting, filing, cleaning, and packaging of medical device components.
• Support maintenance activities for equipment and assist with troubleshooting as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and efficiency.
• Inspect components and products at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Documentation Practices (GDP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and 21 CFR 820.
• Utilize a range of hand tools, rotary tools, media blasting cabinets, cleaning and inspection equipment, and packaging equipment as required.
• Work in both standard machine shop and clean room environments, adhering to all required personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience using rotary tools, die grinders, and basic machine shop tools and equipment is required.
• Mechanically inclined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of GMP, GLP, GDP, and experience with FDA 21 CFR 820 quality systems preferred.
• Ability to intermittently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and perform extended periods of standing, squatting, kneeling, and ladder work.
• Comfortable handling or being exposed to metallic powders, mill coolant, tapping fluid, polymeric resins, cleaning solutions, inert gases, and acids.
• Ability to work in environments with noise, dust, temperature extremes, and clean room conditions requiring PPE such as gowns, hair nets, shoe covers, and nitrile gloves.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and use of respirators, protective clothing, eye protection, and hearing protection as needed.

Published Category: Manufacturing & Technical Operations