Our client is a privately owned medical device company who manufacture valves used in life saving surgery.
This is a really rare opportunity to utlise your sewing skills in a unique environment ,assisting with the making a product that will genuinely save lives.
Offering a lovely working culture, the business also offer great benefits and shift pattern.
The Role:
To assist with their plans for growth we are seeking skilled and detail-orientated sewing technicians to join their team. As a sewing technician you will work in a clean room, applying skill, dexterity and knowledge in the sewing and assembly of Heart Valves.
Responsibilities:
Use tools - needles, scissors, forceps, specialised tooling, microscope - to perform assigned steps in the sewing assembly of valves.
Perform checks of own work and others against specifications and defined failure modes.
Complete all operations in accordance with work instructions, good manufacturing practices, good documenting practices in compliance with the quality system, including recording traceable information.
Support all manufacturing-related aspects of a project within a team as required.
Support activities corresponding to other work procedures, as requested, to provide support to any operations processes.
Be aware of Health and Safety information for the applicable processes utilised in the organisation.
Adhere to all EHS rules and requirements and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others.
Skills & Abilities Required for this Role:
Must take initiative and be able to complete hands-on work under guidance.
Ability to use small hand tools, hand eye coordination, and high manual dexterity.
Must be able to work in a team environment and with minimum supervision by following detailed manufacturing instructions.
Must handle single tasks with high attention to detail.
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to read, comprehend and speak English, and good communication skills required.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Must have good documentation skills.
Must be able to complete the applicable training requirements.
Must understand good manufacturing practices (GMP) and be able to work in a controlled environment.
Required Education & Experience:
GCSE or equivalent.
Experience of sewing, art and crafts or other high manual dexterity tasks essential.
Some experience of manufacturing, GMP, clean room, medical device desirable.
If you are a motivated individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this position.