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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

medical device assembler

Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions.

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Description

Medical device assemblers manufacture instruments, machines and appliances that can be used to prevent, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Medical devices can be non-electrical, such as tubes, needles, drainage sets and sterile pipettes, as well as electrical, such as pacemakers, MRI machines, and X-ray devices. Some may also work in the production of medical furniture such as hospital beds and operation tables.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
quality standardssterilization techniquesmedical devices materialsmedical devices
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electrical engineeringplastic weldingelectromechanicsmedical furniturebiomedical engineeringthermoplastic materialstypes of plasticbiomedical techniquesoptical engineeringblow moulding
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain medical deviceswear cleanroom suitrepackage medical equipment after sterilisationfasten componentsreport defective manufacturing materialsfollow clinical guidelinesmeet deadlinesmanufacture medical devicesclean components during assemblymanipulate medical devices materialsremove defective productsassemble final producttest medical devicesalign componentssupply machineensure conformity to specificationsuse technical equipment for sterilisationmonitor automated machinesread assembly drawings
OPTIONALOptional competences
manipulate stainless steelconstruct mouldsuse moulding techniquesfinish plastic productsattend to detail in preparation for auditsmaintain medical laboratory equipmentfill mouldsadvise on medical productsadjust manufacturing equipmentmaintain mouldsoperate precision machineryapply soldering techniquesreplace defect componentsrepair plastic machineryinterpret circuit diagramsoperate plastic machineryrepair medical devicesuse precision toolsmaintain plastic machineryresolve equipment malfunctionsoperate machines for the rubber extrusion process

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

54 total
23 essential · 31 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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