Assembly Technician

Summary:

Primary duties involve assembly of parts and products.  Position parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled and follow blueprints.  Must possess a good knowledge of products and be able to assemble them with minimal supervision.  Ability to use measuring devices to do quality checks on parts.  Ability to do repair work.  Understand the work order system (routers) and how to complete them on MAPICS and perform the assigned work.  Ability to understand and follow the quality system and locate the documentation in the computer.  Knowledge of the RMA system and ability to access it on the computer.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

 Job Responsibilities:


* Visually inspect assembly and assembled parts.


* Use drawings, tools, and other equipment to meet specification.


* Ability to handle large and small parts.


* Effectively build and install a wide range of miscellaneous mechanical assemblies, mechanical components, and/or sub-assemblies.


* With minimal supervision, follow assembly drawings, blueprints and supportive documentation.


* Ability to use various tools and equipment.


* Process machines safely and with little direction.


* Must be able to accurately use measuring instruments.


* Knowledge and ability to interpret basic geometric dimensioning and tolerances.


* With minimal support, troubleshoot mechanical problems during start-up.


* Continuously work to improve process and procedures.

Job Requirements:


* High School Diploma or GED.


* Minimum of 2 years' previous assembly, manufacturing, or maintenance experience.


* Must be computer literate.


* Experience in fast-paced work environment. 


* Ability to work under limited supervision. 


* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. 


* Manual dexterity and motor coordination. 


* Ability to work with small tools. 


* Knowledge of workplace safety.


* Must be able to read and speak English fluently to understand work instructions. 


* Must be willing to acquire an understanding of the manufacturing process. 


* Must be team oriented and understand the customer focused nature of the medical device industry.

 

Other Useful Skills and Abilities


* With minimal direction, communicate appropriately with departments such as outside vendors, truck drivers, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, Labeling, and other internal customers.


* Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Occasionally this position is required to convert one unit of measure to another through basic math skills.


* Able to demonstrate basic computer skills using programs such as Word and Excel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable ...