Assembly Technician

Description General Summary and Purpose:

The Assembly Technician is a core team member of the Manufacturing Department. The Assembly Technician is responsible for producing basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies using small tools, fixtures, and testing instruments.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Produces basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies using small tools and fixtures, hands, and drawings or blueprints when necessary.
• Follows standard operating procedures and work instructions (written and verbal).
• Tests the quality of work using prescribed methods including measuring devices.
• Notifies Supervisor or Lead when Quality Issues arise.
• Completes any necessary work records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Works with the rest of the team to maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Works overtime if necessary, including evenings and weekends.
• Adheres to all implemented VSM, VKS and Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements Job Requirements:

• Must have strong general mechanical skills.
• Must be able to concentrate in a busy work environment.
• Must be detail-oriented in order to maintain a high level of quality, keep accurate accounts of time and production, keep production on schedule, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to interact with other team members while in cooperative working relationships.
• Must be able to read and perform basic math calculations easily.

Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.

• Ascend and/or descend ladders.
• Must be able to bend, squat twist or turn multiple times a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from a floor or table position to chest high using a proper lifting technique.
• Must be able to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate tools and parts.
• Must demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Job Specifications

• High School Diploma