About the Position

Arthrex, a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics, is seeking an Operations Specialist for its manufacturing facility in Ave Maria, FL. This role involves producing quality medical instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures and packaging processes. The Operations Specialist will support production personnel in the assembly, inspection, and packaging of products, ensuring that production plan goals are met and exceeded.

Requisition ID: 66671

Shift: Third Shift – Sunday- Thursday, 10:00pm – 6:30am

Responsibilities

Performs and documents inspections on parts using engineering prints, inspection procedures, or work instructions.
Performs manual and fixture-assisted device assembly and packaging on medical device components, kits, convenience packs, and/or any clean room-specific device assembly as assigned.
Records data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
May perform nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
Prints and applies labels onto pouches and blisters. Assists in label reconciliation as needed.
Operates pouch and blister sealing equipment and performs inspections per established work instructions.
Verifies validated parameters and use of appropriate tooling.
Loads and orients unit devices into unit packages and/or automated equipment.
Inspects unit assembled and sealed for potential defects.
Assists Production Coordinator/Sr. Production Coordinator with setting up lines.
Performs daily cleaning, monthly terminal cleaning, and semi-annual terminal cleaning activities in the clean room.
Performs supplemental label application, blister loading, pouch and blister sealing, and visual inspection.
Alerts of any maintenance or repair issues of any equipment or tools.
Assists during changeovers and line setups.
Responsible for accessing and following packaging instructions and work instructions from PLM and Document management systems based on product structure requirements.
Responsible for managing and segregating scrap.
Ensures correct and complete assembly of devices.
Responsible for DHR and ERP accuracy and completion.
Supports activities involving QC Hold and/or MRB-related issues.
Promotes a safe work environment including the use of PPE when required. Communicates issues to management that could result in process delays and/or safety issues.
Adheres to all Quality System Requirements.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: 1 year of manufacturing, or a combination of 1 year of manufacturing and quality control experience required.
Training: Successful completion of the Competency Training within 3 months of hire.
Skills:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products is desired.
- Thorough knowledge of packaging processes, product assembly, visual inspection, packaging, and labeling requirements.
- Ability to correctly perform tasks by reading, understanding, and following work instructions provided.
- Knowledge and ability to interpret/comprehend blueprints, written specifications, technical documents and protocols, rework addendums, data forms, and packaging and work instructions.
- Thorough and accurate documentation skills according to GDP.
- Ability to perform tests and evaluations on materials, products, and processes to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
- Ability to assess, investigate, and assist in resolving departmental matters.
- Ability to communicate both proactively and effectively all issues and concerns to the team and management in written and verbal formats.
- Ability to work independently when necessary.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of measuring and test equipment, PC, and spreadsheets.
Comprehension required to perform operations/tasks such as operation of the label dispenser machine, label printers, heat sealers, crimping machine, weighing scales, peel testing equipment, automated/semi-automated glue dispensing equipment, arbor press, tygon tube cutter, wire cutter, small hand tools, fixtures, and any advanced clean room-specific equipment as assigned.

We Offer

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Provided Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
Annual Bonus
Wellness Incentive Program
Free Onsite Medical Clinics
Free Onsite Lunch
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Trip of a Lifetime
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Volunteer PTO
Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

About the Company

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing, located in Ave Maria, FL, is actively seeking an Operations Specialist to produce quality medical instruments in accordance with Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. procedures and packaging processes in a safe and effective manner to meet and exceed the customer’s needs. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Making People Better at Arthrex

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Job Details

Date: Oct 10, 2026
Requisition ID: 66671
Salary Range: Not specified
Location: Ave Maria, FL, US, 34142
Nearest Major Market: Naples
Job Segment: QC, Operations Manager, Inspector, Medical Device, Orthopedic, Quality, Operations, Healthcare

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Operations Specialist- (Packaging) - Ave Maria, FL.

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