Assembly Support Associate

About the role

The Assembly Support Associate is an experienced position responsible for performing value-added tasks with moderate supervision, including operating machines and conducting in-process inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic value-added tasks following standard instructions, ensuring products are correctly marked and securely packaged for shipment.
• Prepare materials with adhesives or bonding agents as directed, ensuring they are ready for use in value-added processes.
• Carry out in-process inspections to monitor product quality during value-added tasks, identifying issues and reporting them promptly.
• Operate machines with moderate supervision, adjusting settings for minor variations to accommodate different product specifications or material types.
• Aid in training new value add associates on standard operations and value-added tasks, providing hands-on guidance and demonstrating proper techniques.
• Read and comprehend blueprints and documentation to understand task requirements and ensure alignment with production goals.
• Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshoot basic machine issues to ensure continuous operation.
• Document machine performance and report findings, maintaining logs of operational status and submitting any irregularities for lead or supervisor review.
• Utilize basic computer skills and access work orders as guided by supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation by arranging tools, materials and components neatly and ensuring easy access and compliance with workplace safety and efficiency standards.
• Assist in sorting and organizing incoming materials, verifying quantities against documentation under close oversight.
• Follow safety protocols by wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and participating in safety training to prevent workplace hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years of production experience or value-added experience, or equivalent on-the-job training with demonstrated proficiency in value-added tasks, labeling, packaging and basic machine operations.
• Eager to learn and follow instructions with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a structured environment
• Basic verbal communication skills to report issues and follow directives
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and standard operating procedures under supervision

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.