Assembler (2nd Shift)

About Veeco

Veeco designs, develops, manufactures, and services highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by customers to create essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Our technology enables smartphones, cloud-based services, high-speed wireless communication, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming, and more. We work with leading technology companies to solve difficult material science challenges and are looking for material difference-makers to join our team.

Overview

The Assembler will work closely with production and engineering teams to prepare components and assemble electromechanical assemblies. You will perform all functions related to the assembly process from picking component inventory through the final assembly of process equipment tooling, fixtures, and devices.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, process instructions, schematics, mechanical drawings, pictures, and other diagrams to assemble complex assemblies and subassemblies.
• Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
• Assemble parts or units, position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
• Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
• Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
• Solder, wire, and check connections and continuity.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitor operation including gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and a minimum of 2 years related experience required.
• Experience in the assembly of mechanical mechanisms, wiring, and cable harnesses.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills including verbal, written, and listening.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use lift, balance, walk, lie on the back, manual dexterity, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime.
• Knowledge of vacuum system technologies and clean room experience helpful.
• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $45,752—$57,951, plus a bonus opportunity. Pay is determined based on location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Commuter Benefits.
• Life and Accident Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Identity Theft Remediation.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.