Finishing Operator (Blast) – 2nd Shift

Avalign Thortex

Fort Wayne, IN


Avalign produces innovative, high-performance, and cost-effective medical devices with a particular focus on high growth and ingenuity. Our team is growing quickly and proud of the fact that our custom-made devices continue to make a huge difference in the lives of medical professionals and their patients. Our employees are actively involved in the design, engineering and manufacture of technologically advanced medical devices that ensure that we meet our customer’s quality specifications for each product we produce.
We are looking for someone to perform all Blast operations (blasting product, masking product prior to blast, blast machine media handling) required for medical instruments and implants.

What You’ll Do:
  • Operate and maintain finish equipment, blast machines, fixtures, and jigs
  • Read and interpret blueprints, inspection check-sheets and instructions
  • Use basic inspection tools, such as calipers, micrometers, height stands, etc.
  • Blasting various material types, such as stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, etc.
  • Interface with Visual Labor Entry system and monitor work orders

What You Won’t Do:
  • Feel stuck – we offer great opportunities to advance and learn
  • Get bored – we make custom products, so no day is the same
  • Feel like a number – we’re a close-knit bunch and always have each other’s backs

Who You Are:
  • A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • A quick learner who is always ready to gain depth of knowledge in manufacturing processes
  • A reliable worker who knows the importance of showing up when it counts
  • Accept assignments with open, cooperative, positive and team-oriented attitudes
  • Able to plan and execute plans across teams
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbal

What You’ll Need:
  • High School diploma or GED required

What You’ll Enjoy:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and 10 observed paid holidays per year
  • Employer funded Basic Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer funded STD and LTD insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Great 401(k) with company match
  • Generous employee referral bonus program
  • Working for a thriving, performance-based company that values promoting from within and career advancement
  • Temperature controlled environment
  • Community involvement investing and giving back to the community
  • Additional free resources such as travel assistance, EAP, etc.

Avalign conducts a comprehensive background, drug testing, highest level of education completion verification, and reference checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are an employer that participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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