Apollo Medical Extrusion Technologies is the premier developer and manufacturer of catheter technologies. Our Catheter Development and Production groups consistently meet the tight dimensional tolerances, and performance specifications required by medical device manufacturers. We are knowledgeable and experienced in a broad spectrum of catheter applications including cardiovascular, neuromuscular, diabetes management, and structural heart. Apollo provides customers with custom catheters including braid reinforced, coil reinforced, multi-lumen, and multi-durometer designs, with the capability of adding deflectable tips, pad printing, and custom tip geometries. Apollo supports clients from their early design stages, providing quick turn-around times for speedy prototyping, design refinement and Pilot Production, and scale up into manufacturing. Apollo's Utah facility specializes in large scale catheter manufacturing, Micro-bore Extrusion, Coextrusion, and multi-lumen tubing of complex geometries and tight tolerances.

SUMMARY:

• Reading and interpreting manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings, and inspection procedures and comply with their requirements. All documents are in English only.
• Assembly of catheters in clean room.
• Ability to learn new equipment and processes, and quickly demonstrate proficiency in their operation.
• Document material transfers, completion of manufacturing steps and verification.
• Ensure that processes and materials are in compliance with quality system requirements.
• Maintain clean room area per procedures.
• Training of future assemblers on procedures.
• Build medical product assemblies with a level of quality, consistency, and speed to meet the design specifications and production schedules.
• Ability to evaluate personal workspace, equipment, and tooling to ensure it is in compliance with specifications and procedures.
• Operation of all equipment including but not limited to Split die, Braider, Laminator, Pad Printer, RF Tipper, Coiler.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attributes required for this position include ability to follow instructions, meet schedules and priorities, have excellent attention to detail, initiative, work well within a team, and have the ability to produce consistently high-quality results.
• Knowledge of extrusion, molding, thermal processing, braiding and coiling
• Working knowledge of materials associated with reinforced catheters such as polymers (nylons, polyethylene, TPU, PEEK, Pebax, PTFE, PI, etc.) and metals (stainless steel, tungsten, nitinol, etc.).
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information (oral and written) both to co-workers, technology providers and customers.
• Experience with ISO13485:2016 and design controls.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to standFrequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes and airborne particles
• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 25 pounds