Production Assembly Specialist I

Job Description Summary

Performs complex assembly assignments in support of GEHC product manufacturing. Personally accountable to the people around them, through learning and adapting in a collaborative, team-based production line environment. Constantly pursuing quality and continuous improvement. Driven to improve the organization through a growth mindset and continuous learning. Passionate about producing imaging devices that save lives.

Job Description

Role Summary:

Performs complex assembly assignments in support of GEHC product manufacturing. Personally accountable to the people around them, through learning and adapting in a collaborative, team-based production line environment. Constantly pursuing quality and continuous improvement. Driven to improve the organization through a growth mindset and continuous learning. Passionate about producing imaging devices that save lives.

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Assemble OEC 3D and MD C-arm imaging devices by thoroughly following work instructions
• Accurately record tool information within GE Systems
• Maintain daily production output
• Provide strong individual contributions to team goals
• Interface with other departments to ensure orderly flow of product
• Execute training plans
• Identify and report defects in assigned area
• Perform basic root cause analysis and problem resolution  
• Utilize basic technical communications throughout the process for production
• Provide evaluation/constructive feedback in the development of internal and external engineering, manufacturing, or service documentation
• Participate in LEAN process improvement activities to improve quality, process flow, and cycle or TAKT times
• Comply with EHS regulations and policies and escalate concerns/suggestions to leadership
• Engage in daily 5s activities
• Participate in quality control inspections of sub-assemblies and final product
• Perform other duties such as quality activities, training sessions, and employee activities

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED or local equivalent with 1 year of manufacturing experience or 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to physically lift (floor to waist, waist to crown level, and horizontally)
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform frequent simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation, neck rotation, and neck flexion frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to twist, push/pull, reach at, above and below shoulder height frequently throughout the workday
• Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, squat and kneel throughout the workday
• Must be able to stand/sit continuously throughout the day
• Must be able to ascend/descend/balance occasionally on portable step stool

   

Desired Characteristics:

• Associate’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or Technology related fields        

• Experience in medical manufacturing or other highly regulated industry preferred    

• Local candidates will be given preference 
• Demonstrated basic computer skills and ability to navigate online instructions
• Black belt in Lean Six Sigma

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Information

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.