Assembler

At HED, Inc. we are customer focused, respectful, passionate, collaborative, and agile – guided by our mission to create innovative quality products that make a difference when it matters, enabling a better, safer, connected world. Our people understand the velocity at which our hi-tech markets change, ever driving the need for curious, future oriented teammates to help us continuously improve our processes, products, and service. Accountable to ourselves, each other, and our customers, because we understand our success depends on world-class products and service delivered on time by an empowered and engaged team. We share success with continued learning, rewards, recognition, flexibility, and celebrations. Proud of what we do and how we do it.

We are one team, one voice, one outcome and we are looking for an Assembler to join us and help make a difference when it matters! We are unable to provide Sponsorship now or in the future due to the nature of work. We require eligibility as an ITAR “US Person.”

As an Assembler, you will be responsible for the assembly of electronic circuit boards, routine systems, and sub-assemblies from start to finish. You will also be responsible for the complete production of more complex assemblies, such as radio transmitters, radio receivers into sub-assemblies and final assemblies. Responsibilities also include panel wiring and wire harness assembly. Sets up and performs in process and final testing using standard test procedures, fixtures, and equipment. Works with hand or pneumatic tools and machinery to aid in the assembly operation. You will be working in a light bright, clean, and climate controlled setting. The typical work week for this role will be M-F but there is flexibility for a four day compressed work week.

If you enjoy the challenge of a growing organization, and want to make a difference when it matters, we would love to hear from you. Salary commensurate with experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all skill levels required as an assembler.
• Enters basic data related to job functions onto a computer for time slip record keeping purposes.
• Verifies that correct components have been issued from stock for assigned work orders.
• Determines assembly sequence of parts and sub-assemblies from blueprints, assembly drawings, or production documentation. Cuts, crimps, and assembles wire harness assemblies from start to finish. Sets up assembly fixtures and tools as required.
• Prepares boards for conformal coating, which includes masking and hot gluing where necessary.
• Applies protection for circuit boards for production, RMA dept. and customer orders. This includes but is not limited to conformal coatings, RTV, and potting materials.
• Examines and tests circuit boards using automated test equipment. Documents failures of said circuit boards using pre-printed test sheets.
• Assembles standardized units for customer orders from start to finish utilizing verbal as well as written documentation. Final tests and inspects said systems/units using automated test equipment.
• Insures quality of workmanship and overall appearances of said systems/units.
• Operates power tools, both mechanical and pneumatic. Occasionally operates drill press.
• Trains co-workers on aspects relating to job functions, assembly procedures, and processes.
• Packages systems/units for shipping purposes.
• Keeps work area neat and orderly. Conforms to general cleaning procedures as deemed necessary.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain production quality levels, production standards, times, and rates as well as performance to production schedules.
• Champion the culture by supporting the HED mission and modeling the core values and behaviors HED has chosen to define how employees approach and complete their areas of responsibility.
• Provides a collaborative, comfortable, and inclusive environment.
• Celebrate success and learn from failure.
• Other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Experience:

1+ years of assembly in manufacturing environment

Abilities:

• Proficiency with MS Office (outlook, word, and excel).
• Ability to speak and read the English language.
• Ability to operate power tools, both mechanical and pneumatic.
• High manual dexterity, ability to handle small components or parts.
• Ability to discern and differentiate colors on color-coded parts and reference materials.
• Must possess general knowledge of electronic component values.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, assembly/mechanical drawings, and electronic circuit drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, assembly procedures and dimensional specifications, read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos, write simple correspondence, fill out forms, and standard reports.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in oral, written, and diagram or mechanical drawing form.
• Ability to adapt to problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations relative to production, engineering, and material management personnel.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to effectively participate in cross-functional teams, and work with, and train co-workers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

1+ years of related electronics training

2+ years of related electronic related assembly

Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing environment would be a plus.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitious tasks.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required: None

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a light assembly/production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may become heavy at times with the use of pneumatic tools and equipment.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee regularly works near hot equipment, and occasionally with hot machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electric shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to the fumes associated with conformal coating, potting materials, hand soldering, various glues and adhesives, caulking, and RTV applications, cleaning chemicals and compounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those, an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person