Assembly Technician (2nd Shift)

Velocity medtech • Full-time • Totowa, New Jersey, United States • $17 - $18 / hour • 2d ago

Job Details: Job Location: Medin Totowa NJ CT Div - Totowa, NJ, Salary Range: $17.00 - $18.00Hourly, Job Summary

Performs second-shift setup, operation, and maintenance of Haeger rivet insertion machines to install hardware into medical device components. Ensures production meets strict quality, safety, and efficiency standards while adhering to standard work instructions.

Essential Job Functions

Operates and tends Haeger rivet insertion machines on the second shift to securely press-fit fasteners, studs, and nuts into metal parts. Performs machine setups, tooling changes, and adjustments to accommodate different part numbers and specifications. Performs routine troubleshooting and minor adjustments on Haeger equipment to resolve feeding or pressing issues. Conducts thorough in-process visual and dimensional inspections to verify fastener placement, tightness, and part quality. Maintains accurate production logs, routing forms, Device History Records (DHR), and second-shift handover notes. Keeps work areas, tooling, machines, and surrounding areas clean, organized, and properly maintained. Follows all safety rules, wears required personal protective equipment (PPE), and reports any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards immediately to the supervisor. Reliably reports to work on time for the second shift, maintains acceptable attendance, and works overtime as needed. Performs other routine shop floor tasks and assembly support as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to set up, adjust, and operate automated or semi-automated insertion equipment (Haeger experience strongly preferred). Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and assembly work instructions. Good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and quality control focus. Reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work independently during second-shift hours. Able to communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and shift-handover personnel. Able to wear required safety gear, including eye protection. Able to read, write, and understand English.

Knowledge and Experience

1–2 years of experience operating insertion equipment (such as Haeger machines), press brakes, or similar manufacturing machinery. High school diploma, GED, or equivalent general work experience. Experience working in a medical device or regulated manufacturing environment is a plus. Familiarity with mechanical fastening, hardware insertion, and shop floor documentation.

Physical/Mental Involvement & Environmental Factors

Physical Requirements: Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach. Must have good hand-eye coordination for loading and operating machinery, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Mental Requirements: Ability to maintain focus during second-shift hours, follow detailed mechanical setups, monitor machine cycles closely, and troubleshoot routine operational snags. Working Conditions: 100% inside an industrial manufacturing and assembly facility during the second shift. Works near automated machinery and metal-forming equipment while wearing required protective gear.

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