Assembly Operator

The Assembly Operator will read and decipher schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions and positions or aligns components and parts manually, then using hand tools and machines to assemble parts. The Operator uses glues, solder, and mechanical fastening devices to connect sub-assemblies together, performs quality checks on completed components, and updates workflow documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Solder, braze and assemble high quality/high reliability electro-mechanical assemblies for the military and commercial markets. In addition, process, inspect, test, audit and perform surveillance to insure parts, finished product and processes meet visual, dimensional, mechanical and/or electrical specifications.
2. Read and understand work instructions.
3. Solder small to large components parts.
4. Assemble components using screws, nuts, washers, and various hand tools.
5. Brazing in hydrogen furnace.
6. Cleaning soldered parts and boards in vapor degreaser.
7. Process, inspect, test, brand, package and ship finished product.
8. Maintain legible and accurate quality records. These may include but not limited to process and assembly travelers, scrap reporting documents, product traceability tags, test/inspection status documents and initial design and life test data.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with supervisor to meet customer needs.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Use hand tools to assemble components

• Must have a reasonable knowledge of basic math

• Able to understand and operate monitoring and measuring devices, such as calipers and rulers

• Able to follow all safe handling procedures for solvents such as alcohol, methanol, and acetones

• Work using various visual aid equipment such as microscopes and magnifiers

• Must be able to understand written work instructions and specifications to accurately interpret and record data

• Must have good color perception to inspect product, operate equipment and perform tests

• Position requires frequent standing, bending, stooping, sitting, and reaching motions.

Benefits

• Benefits are available on the first day of employment.
• Company-sponsored life and short-term disability insurance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account when paired with a high deductible medical plan.
• 401k retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after meeting eligibility requirements.
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Personal or Discretionary (Sick), and ten (10) paid company holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved courses.
• Climate-controlled work environment.
• Consistent weekday schedules provide exceptional work-life balance.