Maintenance Technician IV (shipping)

Position Description:

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, is a dynamic, progressive and innovative company with a strong global presence. Our culture is highly energetic, family friendly, values its employees, and promotes them as standard business practice. Merit currently has the following opening at its Corporate headquarters in South Jordan, Utah. Excellent compensation and benefits packages will be offered to the right candidate.

COMPANY HISTORY

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ, MMSI) was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos and Kent W. Stanger, Chief Financial Officer. Merit develops, manufactures and markets single-use medical devices primarily for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and vascular disease. Merit has been successful in introducing and marketing innovative, high-quality products through its expertise in new product design and its capabilities in injection and insert molding of plastics; the application of its proprietary electronic and sensor-based technologies; and wire, extrusion and catheter technologies. The Company is utilizing its competitive advantages and technologies to develop and offer products that address a wide range of needs related to cardiology and radiology procedures performed in hospitals. Sales are made primarily to U.S. hospitals through a direct sales force. The Company markets its products in over 60 countries worldwide, utilizing a direct sales force in Europe, and distributors for the remainder of the world.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV (Shipping Department)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs non-routine technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. May provide leadership to other Maintenance Technicians by training and assigning work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Repairs, troubleshoots, and maintains highly complex production equipment as necessary to ensure continuous production flow.
• May provide leadership and assign work for manufacturing technicians and ensures the proper and efficient completion of assignments and processes.
• Performs and may plan assignments of a non-routine nature.
• Prepares test specimens, adjusts and operates equipment, and records test data, pointing out deviations resulting from equipment malfunction or observational errors.
• Receives technical advice from engineers or supervisor for complex problems.
• Assists with training other Maintenance Technicians.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Vision
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational experience equivalent to a High School Diploma with seven years related technician experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve highly complex technical problems.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to delegate work.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• Complex production equipment repair and maintenance
• Test specimen preparation/equipment adjustment and operation/test data recording and analyzing
• Computer skills
• Maintenance issues problem solving

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

TO APPLY

Internal candidates: Please log in to the employee services part of the Merit Metro and go under the "Merit Job Openings" button to view and apply to the opening. This can only be done while at work, not from home.

External candidates: Please submit an application on our website www.merit.com under the “Careers” tab.


MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
1600 West Merit Parkway
(9800 South & Redwood Road)
South Jordan, UT 84095
www.merit.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V



To Apply Visit Merit Medical Systems, Inc.