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Quality Technician - Textile Manufacturing Pay: up to $30 per hourSchedule: Monday-Friday DaysAssignment Length: Direct-Hire Be the one who catches problems before they become issues.We're hiring a Quality Technician for a direct-hire role with a global leader that's proud to call Maine home. This isn't just about checking boxes - it's about making sure every part and product meets strict standards before moving forward.In this role, you'll be the critical link between production, shipping, and safety-inspecting materials, running tests, keeping detailed records, and making sure every product that leaves the floor is built to perform in aerospace, protective gear, and other industries where lives and safety depend on it.It's hands-on, fast-paced work where attention to detail is as crucial as keeping the line moving. You'll help catch issues early, keep quality high, and make sure nothing leaves the building unless it's done right. If you take pride in precision and protecting your team's reputation, we want to hear from you.Some of the Perks: Up to $0 per hour 1k sign-on bonus 16 Days of ETO 12 Paid Holidays (including winter closure) Medical/dental/vision plans 8% 401K match Tuition reimbursementDaily Responsibilities: Performing routine inspections and testing on raw materials, in-process textiles, and finished goods to ensure they meet the highest standards Documenting and reporting inspection, test results, and non-conformance issues to share with essential team members Maintaining accurate equipment calibration to ensure proper measurements Identifying any quality issues and collaborating quickly and effectively with the production teams to implement corrective and preventative measures to avoid ongoing issuesQualifications: 3+ years of experience High school diploma or equivalent Experience with calibration equipment and AS9100 requirements Ability to read, understand, and interpret blueprints to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions CQI Certification (preferred but not required) Must meet ITAR requirementsIf you are interested in being considered for this Quality Technician position in Biddeford, Maine, apply today! Apply Online: see belowCall/Text 'BIDD QT' to 207-284-0595Email: (email protected) Job ID: 5752951#PASOME

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing is actively searching for a Supervisor.This position will be located at the new Arthrex manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC. The hours for this position are Weekend Shift (6:00a - 6:00p Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

This position involves the assembly and testing of medical products and related packaging. Therefore, the work is performed in a clean room environment.Employees who work in clean rooms have a gowning process which includes wearing a hair net, lab coat and booties over shoes. Employees who work in clean rooms may not wear makeup, jewelry, perfumes, hair gels, fake eyelashes, fake nails, etc.

Main Objective:

To oversee, manage and provide direction to the manufacturing department that will effectively and profitably meet or exceed the internal and /or external clients expectations by providing superior quality products and service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform training of manufacturing teams, test comprehension and evaluate training effectiveness
• Monitors production plan meeting daily production schedules and reports status
• Ensures that production goals are met consistently
• Gives input for introduction of new products into the plant
• Assures proper maintenance of equipment and tooling
• Monitors employee performance through goal setting
• Identifies and promptly tackles morale problems
• Delegates responsibility and works with others to develop their capabilities
• Maintains attendance records, overtime, work schedules and implements company policies.
• Reviews, counsels, evaluates, disciplines, hires and discharges employees with the assistance of HR
• Monitors and controls scrap
• Recommends proper staffing levels based on production needs
• Maintains currency with ISO/FDA and internal quality assurance policies

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Bachelors degree isOperations Management, Business, or related field is preferredpreferred.
• 5 years of manufacturing experience required, OR 3 years of progressive manufacturing experience AND a bachelors degree.
• 3 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Self motivated invidual, with ability to take new products and establish supporting manufacturing documentation including SOPs, standard work instructions
• Well versed in Lean Manufacturing / Visual management techniques, promotes them and able to apply them to manufacturing processes to optimize process and ensure Quality is built in
• Quality Focused, active contributor to addressing Quality issues in a timely manner and able to participate in Root Cause Analsysis to ensure issues are dealt with effectively
• Experienced in Medical Device industry, in both manual assembly process but also automation manufacturing environment a plus
• Strong safety/environmental background, experienced in the safe handling and processing of routine chemicals A plus
• Experienced in suture assembly and processing techniques, including needle attaching, winding techniques and packaging highly preferred

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

Demonstrates process improvement skills

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

Textiles/Sutures/Braiding.

Proficiency with standard MS Office desktop applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Language and Communication Skills:

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. To bend frequently and lift 50-70 lbs on a regular basis.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.