Assembly Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assembles and tests electronic products having both hardware and software systems
• Works as directed on daily work assignments to meet customer commitments
• Follows Operations Methods Sheets in order to build product properly and minimize errors
• Uses written and verbal communication to relate equipment and process information to other team members and support functions
• Changes direction to accommodate work priorities as needed
• Performs visual inspection of all components and finished subassemblies and finish products to specified criteria to ensure high quality
• May work in other work centers and/or departments
• Mechanical assembly of products can include:
  • Mechanical assembly of sheet metal enclosures
  • Simple soldering
  • Strip and tin wires
  • Wire to solder cups in connectors
  • Install hardware where needed
  • Follow prints
• Operation of light machinery
• Pre-testing of equipment before assembly
• Cycling of equipment through electronic and environmental testing equipment
• This position requires physical attendance at assigned job site
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of three years’ experience utilizing basic assembly equipment and tools, e.g., strippers, crimpers, cutters, soldering iron, screw drivers, drills
• Read and understand drawings
• Read and understand wiring schematics
• Follow procedures
• Adapt to new processes
• Comfortable working directly with engineers
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to build cables, connectors and other simple electronics assemblies from sketches and other informal documentation
• Electro-mechanical assembly skills
• Work well under pressure
• Previous experience using a personal computer with a Windows operating system required
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, think independently and act innovatively
• Demonstrated self-motivation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to know when to ask appropriate questions
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must
• Must be able to self-organize workloads and manage all deadlines