medical device assembler

Description

Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical, such as tubes, needles, drainage sets and sterile pipettes, as well as electrical, such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. Some may also work in the production of medical furniture such as hospital beds and operation tables.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

quality standards medical devices medical devices materials sterilization techniques blow moulding electromechanics biomedical engineering electrical engineering types of plastic optical engineering medical furniture plastic welding thermoplastic materials biomedical techniques

Practical Skills

fasten components use technical equipment for sterilisation monitor automated machines assemble final product maintain medical devices follow clinical guidelines align components wear cleanroom suit repackage medical equipment after sterilisation meet deadlines manipulate medical devices materials report defective manufacturing materials clean components during assembly supply machine read assembly drawings ensure conformity to specifications manufacture medical devices test medical devices remove defective products construct moulds apply soldering techniques resolve equipment malfunctions fill moulds maintain moulds use precision tools operate precision machinery advise on medical products adjust manufacturing equipment finish plastic products replace defect components manipulate stainless steel repair medical devices operate plastic machinery use moulding techniques repair plastic machinery interpret circuit diagrams attend to detail in preparation for audits maintain medical laboratory equipment operate machines for the rubber extrusion process maintain plastic machinery