Job Description:

• 1) Performs any combination of following tasks to fabricate radio-frequency cauterizing surgical forceps, according to written instructions: Cuts and strips coaxial wire and solders wire ends to plug terminals and forceps contacts.

• 2) Applies bonding agent to metal surfaces requiring plastic insulation coating, using brush.

• 3) Places plug terminals into mold, bolts mold together, and clamps mold in vise.

• 4) Injects liquid plastic into mold, using hand-operated pressure gun.

• 5) Dips forceps into liquid plastic and hangs forceps on stand to drain.

• 6) Places plug molds and dipped forceps into oven for specified time to cure plastic insulation.

• 7) Inspects plastic insulation for bubbles and uniformity of thickness.

• 8) Tests cured plugs and forceps for continuity, using ohmmeter.

• 9) Trims plastic flash from plugs and forceps, using knife.

• 10) Plugs forceps into radio-frequency generator and passes forceps along metal grounding plate to test for insulation leaks indicated by sparking.

• 11) Applies electroplating solution onto contact points of forceps, using battery-powered plating paddle.

• 12) Fabricates parts, such as plug pins, insulating collars, and fittings for assembly, using handtools, such as wire brush, pliers, drill press, and jeweler's lathe.

• 13) Weighs and mixes ingredients for plastic compound.