What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate I position at Sonova USA, Inc.?
You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.
We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.
If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.
Join Sonova. Create sense.
Aurora (IL), United States
Who we are
In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands - Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron - we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.
Aurora, IL
Production Associate I
The entry level Hearing Device Technician will perform manufacturing functions associated with assembly of custom hearing aid products and/or Behind The Ear (BTE) devices.
Responsibilities:
May perform any or all of the following Custom hearing device functions (In the ear- ITE/sound delivery system-SDS)
- ITE/SDS Device Preparation-Cut / Trim / Sanding
- ITE/SDS Lacquer and Options (removal filament, removal notch, microphone screen)
May perform any or all of the following Behind The Ear functions
- BTE Device Preparation- Assembly, Service, or Serial Number Marketing
May perform any or all of the following Sound Delivery System functions
- SDS Modifications
- SDS cShell cable installation
- Closing cShell
- SDS Connector Installation
Other Responsibilities to include:
- Faceplate preparation Digital Cover Customization
- Distribution of production orders
- Maintain workstation in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
- Visually inspect product, identify defects/rejects, and escalate issues as required
- Perform daily workstation clean up
- Active participation in quality improvement processes
- Initiate process improvements and motivate peers to achieve team goals
Meet established individual and team goals
More about you:
- 1 - 3 years' experience in manufacturing
- Flexibility to various positions as business needs require
- Ability to follow and understand work instructions
- Demonstrated understanding of electro static discharge and handling of material with established safety procedures
- Willingness to work in a team environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate and comprehend English
- Basic Computer skills
- Strong Manual dexterity for use of small pieces and hand tools
- Must be able to perform repetitive motions using both hands
- Excellent vision to read small font, count, verify, and audit inventory locations
- Ability to stand/walk for 1 hour and sit for 7 hours a day
- Lift weight up to 20 lbs
- -Perform other duties as assigned
A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova
Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!
We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform. For this position only direct applications will be considered.Sonova does not recruit via app, telegram, carrier pigeon or any other format that does not include speaking with an actual human. If you are offered a job without speaking with someone please contact
What we offer:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage*
- Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
- TeleHealth options
- 401k plan with company match*
- Company paid life/ad&d insurance
- Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
- Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- STD LTD Buy-ups available
- Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Legal/ID Theft Assistance
- PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
- Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hearing aid discount for employees and family
- Internal social recognition platform
- D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups
*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.
How we work:
At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.
We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
