Lead Assembler - Urgent Need

Position : Lead Assembler - Urgent Need Location : Salt Lake City, UT Duration : 12 Months 1st Shift Total Hours/week : 40.00 1st Shift Client : Medical Devices Company Job Category : Industrial Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT Max Pay Rate $40/hour (pay rate determined at time offer)

Interviews: In Person & Shift: M-F; 8-5pm, Extension possible

Job Description - Position Summary

• The Lead Assembler is responsible for the fabrication, assembly, testing, and documentation of medical device products.
• This role serves as a key contact between engineering and other lab assemblers in coordinating resources, schedules, and activities to ensure products are built safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality requirements.
• Lead Assembler provides technical guidance, training, and day-to-day direction to assemblers while helping achieve engineering objectives.

Responsibilities Leadership:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to assembly personnel, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead assembly team in a flexible and nimble manner as product design and assembly procedures evolve into their final state.
• Train, mentor, and support assemblers to ensure adherence to established procedures and best practices.
• Assist engineers in coordinating daily work assignments, prioritizing tasks, and resolving issues.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across assembly and engineering teams.

Process Coordination

• Coordinate assembly activities to ensure engineering builds are completed on a weekly basis. Ensure manufacturing processes are followed and updated appropriately.
• Communicate build delays, material shortages, equipment concerns, or quality issues to the appropriate engineers.

Technical Operations

• Set up, operate, adjust, maintain, clean, and troubleshoot manufacturing and prototype equipment.
• Program equipment to perform established routines and processes.
• Coordinate the procurement and availability of materials, components, tooling, and chemicals required for development builds.
• Complete and maintain assembly build records for specified activities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to minimize equipment downtime and maximize productivity.
• Escalate equipment malfunctions or process issues beyond the scope of responsibility to engineering.
• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements.

Quality & Compliance

• Perform visual and functional inspections to verify product quality and compliance with established specifications.
• Monitor product quality and initiate corrective actions or escalate concerns when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable quality system requirements, manufacturing procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.

Reporting & Documentation

• Complete training documentation and product build documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear, legible, and complete documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide updates on build status, risks, and resource needs.

Additional Responsibilities Other responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Adhere to all company safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the R&D Manager while working closely with manufacturing engineering supervisors on a daily basis.
• This position does not have direct supervisory authority, however strong leadership is required to manage day-to-day activities for assembly team.
• Provides work direction, training, and task coordination for assemblers and supports the engineering supervisor in managing daily build activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred

• Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting production or prototype equipment.
• Experience providing team leadership, training, or work coordination.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks while remaining flexible to design and process updates on a regular basis.
• Ability to lead with some level of ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and build workflows.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in completing manufacturing and quality documentation accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of 25-50 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Ability to work with fine motor skills and maintain attention to detail during assembly operations.

Working Conditions

• Lab environments with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, chemicals, solvents, and varying temperatures.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety procedures.
• May involve working with prototype equipment, manufacturing processes, and engineering development activities.