Assembler
This role supports manufacturing operations, pilot builds, process improvements, quality initiatives, and the transition of new products into production in a semiconductor cleanroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, wire, inspect, test, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems according to specifications and procedures.
- Ensure products meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues using blueprints, schematics, and test equipment.
- Support production from assembly through final test while ensuring on-time delivery.
- Participate in pilot builds and support new product introductions into volume production.
- Contribute to process, product, and documentation improvements through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with maintaining technical documentation, records, and work instructions.
- Serve as a technical resource for team members and share knowledge across the organization.
- Coordinate assigned production activities and manage priorities to meet schedules.
- Support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, and process optimization efforts.
- Maintain proper use of tools, materials, and equipment while adhering to cleanroom standards.
Requirements
- Experience assembling and testing mechanical or electro-mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, test equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Experience performing mechanical and electrical testing.
- Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow detailed procedures.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and production systems.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- Manufacturing internship, co-op, or hands-on technical experience.
- Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement programs.
- Semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or prototype/pilot build experience.
Work Environment
This position operates in a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom and follows a compressed 12-hour shift schedule (days or nights). New hires complete approximately two weeks of training on a Monday-Friday schedule before transitioning to their assigned shift.
Schedule
Compressed 12-hour shifts (days or nights). Training period is approximately two weeks on a Monday-Friday schedule.
Pay
$24.00 - $26.00 per hour.
Benefits
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
This is a Contract to Hire, fully onsite position based in White Plains, NY.