Mechanical Assembler

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of skilled repetitive mechanical assembly operations in support of production projects.
• Mets productivity, quality and accuracy standards at all times.
• Assembles, modifies, reworks, and/or reassembles production components utilizing drawings, pick tickets, process documentation, and/or verbal instructions.
• Prepares and utilizes basic hand tools and machines including but not limited to power screwdriver, ruler, solder iron, clamp machine, heat gun, vise, solder pot, crimpers, pinning machine, and automatic wire strippers.
• Cleans parts prior to production use as required.
• Identifies wires with use of basic color code sequence or by wire label.
• Participates in first time production runs of new products.
• Supports inventory accuracy by following established material procedures.
• Participates in continuous improvement and team building activities; maintains productive working relationships with all team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or at least three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1+ years related experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and assembly drawings.
• Familiarity with various mechanical and electrical measuring equipment.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions

Competencies

• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples: nearby equipment with engine running)
• Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures as production area is ventilated but not climate-controlled and can be hot or cold depending on outside weather conditions