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Edwards Lifesciences

Develops transcatheter heart valves and devices

Associate Sewer

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCartago Province, Cartago, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • No related prior experience is required.
  • Basic computer skills are required.
  • Good hand-eye coordination is required.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand policies and procedures is required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision and follow detailed manufacturing instructions is required.
  • Successful completion of ongoing training in assembly process steps is required.
  • Compliance with company standards and requirements, including pandemic protocols and Environmental Health and Safety standards, is required.
  • Appropriate control measures must be taken to prevent injury to oneself and others, protect the environment, and prevent contamination within the employee’s scope of influence or control.

Responsibilities

  • Use needles, scissors, tweezers, specialized tools, and a microscope to perform assigned steps in rotation in the sewing assembly of valves.
  • Perform checks against specifications on completed steps and successive reviews of steps performed by coworkers.
  • Review, follow, and execute job functions in compliance with established work instructions and standard operating procedures, including recording traceable information in device histories.
  • Arrive punctually, attend regularly without excessive absences, and complete a work shift of eight hours or more.
  • Perform incidental duties, including general maintenance of the work area.
  • Follow Edwards Environmental Health, Safety, and Quality guidelines related to manufacturing medical devices in clean rooms.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in sewing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), clean rooms, or medical devices is preferred.
  • English proficiency is preferred.

About the Company

Edwards Lifesciences

Develops transcatheter heart valves and devices

Edwards Lifesciences focuses on cardiovascular medical technologies, especially transcatheter heart valves. Its products enable repairing or replacing diseased heart valves through minimally invasive procedures rather than open-heart surgery. The company builds on a long history that began with the Starr-Edwards valve and now centers on valve therapies and related diagnostics to treat heart disease. It differentiates itself by specializing in valve technologies and transcatheter approaches, backed by a track record of clinical leadership and global reach. The goal is to improve patient outcomes by providing safer, less invasive valve treatment options for people around the world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
1958

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