Operations Associate - Mechanic - Franklin Park, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

At DirectMed Imaging, we're more than just a medical parts company - we are mission-driven innovators with an unwavering commitment to extending the life of critical diagnostic imaging technologies, reducing healthcare waste, lowering diagnostic imaging equipment costs, and improving patient access to quality care.

We offer an extensive array of imaging parts, engineer training courses, and customer support services in the US and abroad to ensure that medical facilities and service providers have access to top-notch equipment and expertise to keep their operations running.

If you would like to help us become the most trusted resource in aftermarket diagnostic imaging equipment - keep reading!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Operations Associate - Harvesting to support our growing equipment part harvesting and inventory operations. In this role, you'll disassemble complex medical and industrial systems, extract reusable components, and maintain inventory accuracy to support our supply chain. This position is perfect for someone with mechanical aptitude, BOM experience, and a passion for continuous improvement in operational processes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Disassemble incoming medical / industrial equipment and harvest reusable components with precision.
• Inspect, clean, label, and prepare parts for reuse or inventory, following ISO 13485 standards.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using ERP / MRP systems.
• Interpret and create Bills of Materials (BOM) for part tracking and traceability.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to ensure proper part disposition.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives focused on harvesting, documentation, and inventory workflows.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support root cause analysis for part quality issues.
• Keep work areas organized and safe, contributing to 5S and Lean efforts.
• Operate forklifts and hand trucks as needed, following safety protocols.
• Meet daily / weekly production targets while maintaining high standards.
• Assist in de-installation of medical equipment, occasionally onsite.
• Support scrap processing and sorting of harvested components.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for urgent operational support.
• Create, revise, and maintain work instructions and quality documents for ISO compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities you'll need for this opportunity :

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