Manufacturing Assembler II

at  Verathon

Company Overview:
Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.
Overview:
Verathon® is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to become the newest member of our Operations located in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Verathon believes that People are the Source of our Strength! Employees that consistently demonstrate skill, loyalty, initiative, innovation, enthusiasm and team spirit are what make the VMCA team the best in the industry! The Production Technician, under the supervision of the Production Manager, is responsible for assembling, testing and reworking electronic devices.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, test and rework electronic devices utilizing approved procedures
• Maintain proper documentation to meet quality regulations
• Ensure that daily production and quality targets are met
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Responsible for learning new assignments quickly and effectively
• Assist with the training of new and current co-workers on procedures
• Uphold VMCA Company Mission and Culture Statement
• Ensure consistent professional communications with all VMCA team members
• Work on ad-hoc projects when required
• Support VMCA’s Quality Management System that establishes and maintains effective quality assurance processes and compliance to the International Standards: ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR, SOR 98-292), FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR, 21 CFR Part 820) and the Medical Device Directive (MDD93/42/EEC)

Qualifications:

• 2 – 3 years of intermediate to senior manufacturing experience in electro-mechanical industry preferred
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination
• Excellent soldering and mechanical assembly skills
• Ability to read and interpret procedures and drawings
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines and work under time demands
• Ability to ensure that daily production and quality targets are met

Salary range - $20.08 - $26.60 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan

• Assemble, test and rework electronic devices utilizing approved procedures
• Maintain proper documentation to meet quality regulations
• Ensure that daily production and quality targets are met
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Responsible for learning new assignments quickly and effectively
• Assist with the training of new and current co-workers on procedures
• Uphold VMCA Company Mission and Culture Statement
• Ensure consistent professional communications with all VMCA team members
• Work on ad-hoc projects when required
• Support VMCA’s Quality Management System that establishes and maintains effective quality assurance processes and compliance to the International Standards: ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulations (CMDR, SOR 98-292), FDA Quality System Regulations (QSR, 21 CFR Part 820) and the Medical Device Directive (MDD93/42/EEC