Production Operator - Medical Assembly (on-site)

As a Production Operator at CVRx, your main responsibilities include the assembly of Class III medical device products, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, performing inventory management, and maintaining a clean work environment. You'll also be involved in documenting production traceability and providing feedback on any production-related issues.

To be eligible for the Production Operator role at CVRx, candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Proficiency in reading and writing English is essential, alongside being self-motivated and capable of learning quickly in a team setting. Experience in clean-room assembly or within a medical device company is preferred.

A typical day for a Production Operator at CVRx involves working from 7 AM to 3:30 PM in a controlled access clean-room environment. You'll engage in assembling small device parts, managing inventory, documenting compliance activities, and contributing feedback to improve production processes, all while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

While previous experience in a clean-room environment is preferred for the Production Operator position at CVRx, it is not strictly required. However, any experience in assembly within a medical device company will be an advantage as it prepares candidates for the precise nature of the work we do.

The working conditions for a Production Operator at CVRx include mandatory gowning procedures, which require wearing gloves, hairnets, and specialized footwear in a clean-room environment. You will typically work an 8-hour shift, with opportunities for overtime, and you must be comfortable lifting up to 20 lbs during manual assembly tasks.

When answering this question, highlight any specific roles or tasks you performed in clean-room environments. Discuss how you followed strict protocols and maintained cleanliness while ensuring quality in assembly, as this demonstrates your suitability for the Production Operator role at CVRx.

It's important to express your ability to stay focused and find ways to maintain enthusiasm during repetitive tasks. Share strategies you employ to optimize your performance, such as maintaining organization, time management skills, or setting personal goals to stay engaged.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answer. Describe the context of the issue, the specific action you took to address it, and the positive outcome resulting from your intervention. This will showcase your problem-solving skills.

Reflect on CVRx's commitment to pioneering unique medical therapies. Express how their mission resonates with your personal values or how previous experiences align with their goals of enhancing healthcare. This shows that you've done your research and are passionate about the role.

Discuss the critical importance of cleanliness and personal protective equipment when working in a clean-room. Mention your understanding of gowning procedures and compliance with health and safety regulations to exhibit your commitment to workplace safety.

Share your methods for prioritization, such as creating a to-do list or assessing the urgency of tasks. Emphasize your ability to adapt as priorities shift in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating that you can remain productive under pressure.

Provide details about the specific software you're familiar with, such as QAD. Discuss how you used it for documentation and inventory management and how your proficiency will benefit your role as a Production Operator at CVRx.

Share personal insights about how contributing to the health and well-being of others through technology is fulfilling for you. Emphasizing the impacts on patients can illustrate your motivation and connect your values with CVRx’s mission.

Discuss the practices you follow to maintain high standards of quality, such as double-checking your work, following documentation closely, and actively communicating with team members. This reinforces your attention to detail, a crucial trait for the Production Operator role.

Identify potential challenges, such as meeting strict production quotas or adjusting to a controlled environment. Use this question to demonstrate your proactive planning skills by outlining strategies you would use to tackle these challenges.