Assembler I, Optics

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocol and guidelines.
• Read, interpret, and follow specific and highly detailed work instructions.
• Operate torque tools, electric drivers, hand tools and specialized optical equipment.
• Comply with high quality workmanship standards and lean manufacturing guidelines.
• Maintain a clean workspace and follow the 6 S standards/routines for the manufacturing area.
• Perform soldiering and some electronic assembly processes.
• Identify and correct lens debris, digs or other lens aberrations.
• Discern micron size debris in optical systems.
• Perform quality inspections and recognize workmanship defects.
• Operate robotic equipment and adhesive dispensers.

Education/Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Optical mechanical assembly preferred.
• Optics handling and cleaning a plus.
• Soldering ability.
• Soldering certifications a plus.
• English reading and writing skills, with the ability to follow written directions.
• Proficient in math.
• Computer navigation and ERP system interface a plus.
• Ability to problem solve.
• High attention to detail, with a focus on quality first.
• Ability to be trained and certified on several detailed assemblies, with a willingness to be cross-trained on many tasks.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with little supervision, be self-motivated, and possess a strong work ethic.

Working Conditions

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 + % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment.
• Frequent standing, sitting, stooping/squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.