Assembler

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Assembly Technician who will perform a wide range of production processes in order to assemble a finished product that will be delivered to our customer. Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a collaborative team environment are skills that will support a high level of success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of production processes including but not limited to wiring, component, installation, cable assembly, and the assembly of complete units.
• Assembles fabricated parts at floor stations as required.
• Ensure dimensional specifications on the assigned products are correct to product specifications.
• Performs functional testing as part of the production activities and quality assurance audits.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary.
• Support the engineer and design team with design, test, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electro-mechanical systems.
• Reads and interprets mechanical engineering drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• May be required to adjust mechanical assemblies using dial indicator gauges, torque watches and precision alignment techniques.
• Perform other duties as requested.
  
  

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work from charts, diagrams, drafts, or written/verbal description.
• Ability to understand and interpret MPIs, prints, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of how to use basic hand tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload.
• Must be a team player.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Availability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, when necessary.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or a related industry preferred.
• Previous vocational training preferred.
  
  

Work environment and physical demands:

• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
• When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment.
• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.