Machine Shop Clerk

The Machine Shop Clerk is responsible for cleaning, maintenance, organization, parts & tool ordering, and preparing components to support development, fabrication, repairs, and adjustments for equipment used by Engineering, Production, Quality, and R&D.

The Machine Shop Clerk will have responsibility to aide in producing machined parts by setting up, cleaning, and maintaining a machine shop and machine shop assets.

As appropriate, the Machine Shop Clerk will create the drawings, documents, and records in accordance with Penumbra's Quality System.

* Clean, organize and upkeep a shop workspace

* Clean and maintain shop tools and equipment including manual and CNC machines Maintain Machine Shop Schedule including planning, tracking, updating job status, reschedule jobs, and associated communication

* Support machine shop including procurement of tooling and material, and performing preventative maintenance of machine shop equipment

* Assemble equipment and fixtures used in Production and R&D* * Load, unload, and set up tooling for machining operations

* Saw-cut, prepare, and deburr parts

* Pickup and deliver packages, parts, components, raw material, and other items to shipping, customers, and others.

* Work independently to solve practical problems encountered

* Adhere to the Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.

* Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.

* Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures. * * Plan machine shop work by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters while interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T)

* Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

* High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including documentation skills.

* Proficiency with standard office software tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS office suite programs.

* Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various tasks simultaneously

* High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

* Proven ability to program, maintain, and operate machine shop equipment, preferably to build parts used in the medical device industry.

* Ability to translate blueprints, drawings, and ideas into the code required to program CNC mills using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software

* Use machining equipment

* General shop, laboratory and office environments

* Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

* Requires regular lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance.

* Requires occasional climbing on ladders up to 12 feet.

* Willingness and ability to work on site.

* May have business travel from 0% - 10%

* Must be able to move between buildings and floors.

* Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.

* Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.

* Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.

* Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.

Individual compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, work location and shift, and will increase over time based on meeting performance and business needs.

*A collaborative teamwork environment where learning is constant, and performance is rewarded.

*The opportunity to be part of the team that is revolutionizing the treatment of some of the world's most devastating diseases.

*A generous benefits package for eligible employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, eleven paid company holidays per year, a minimum of fifteen days of accrued vacation per year, which increases with tenure, and paid sick time in compliance with applicable law(s).

Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you reside in the State of California, please also refer to Penumbra's Privacy Notice for California Residents.

For additional information on Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please see Penumbra's AAP Policy Statement.