Assembly Technician

The job summary: Build assemblies and sub-assemblies to blueprint specifications and customer requirements using a variety of hand tools and measurement devices.

While not inclusive, this position will provide support in the following areas of the Assembly Department:

Assembly:

• Obtain and execute directions from the Assembly Supervisor
• Follow priority list of jobs
• Monitor and protect the assets of the company and ensure that appropriate tools and hardware are used for each job
• Perform diversified assembly operations to assemble intricate or large apparatus, machines, or equipment to close tolerances and inspection requirements
• Perform skilled fitting of parts, sub-assemblies and related units
• Align, adjust and assemble components that may require secondary machining
• Assemble fittings precisely to ensure free action of moveable parts as indicated by operating requirements
• Use a variety of precision measuring instruments and gauging devices
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Adhere to all quality policies and meets company quality goals of on-time delivery of completed parts without compromising quality, safety or equipment life

Verification of Product:

• Verify settings of assemblies by measuring parts to ensure they are to print and customer specifications while adhering to quality standards
• Identify production errors, act as a secondary inspection

Record keeping:

• Completing all required logs, recording and reporting forms and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion
• Perform inspection of related records for completion, accuracy, and readability
• Accurately count, record, and resolve any quantity or completeness discrepancies prior to accepting responsibility
• Accurately count and record all quantities prior to forwarding to next workstation

What competencies you bring:

Accountability/Dependability: Focuses on desired outcomes and how best to achieve them. Gets the job done. Assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; can be counted on to deliver consistent and high-quality results.

Collaboration & Teamwork: Actively participates as a member of the team to move the team toward the completion of goals; considers the perspectives of others in working towards common goals; develops positive and productive relationships within and across teams to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

Customer Service Focused: Understands the needs of customers while actively focusing on anticipating, meeting and exceeding their needs according to service standards.

Time Management: Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.

Initiative: Anticipates problems and proactively addresses issues; acts without being told what to do; offer help even when tasks are not assigned specifically to him/her; initiates communication as needed to move projects along, arrive at a solution or improve a process.

Problem Solving & Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Attention to Detail: Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Identifies and addresses discrepancies and inconsistencies in a process, product, or situation.

Safety: Follows safe work practices ensuring compliance with Viper safety policy and procedures. Assists others in working safely. Recognizes and reports real or possible safety hazards.

The experience you have:

Education, Experience, Certifications, Licenses: Required: High School diploma or GED, Preferred: One year certificate in Mechatronics or equivalent. Familiarity with Assembly process and procedures. Ability to read assembly blueprints and BOMs. Familiarity with clean room procedures and requirements.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills with ability to operate within Windows, including Word, Excel and Access.

Language Skills: The ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data, schematics, blueprints and travelers is required. Effective interpersonal and communications skills through a variety of methods is required.

Mathematical Skills: Proficiency with intermediate level math skills is necessary, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Requires the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. The ability to interpret a wide range of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form is an on-going requirement.

Physical Demands: Walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, stopping, handling, fingering, reaching, lifting and pulling are necessary throughout the day. Ability to lift on occasion up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment for this position is that of a class 1000 and 10000 cleanrooms. Located inside an industrial machine shop/production facility. Employees may experience loud noises, at varying levels, throughout the workday.

Hours for the position:

Tuesday-Friday 6:00 am-4:30 pm

What to expect:

The Assembly Technician position is a full-time, Non-Exempt position.

Viper Northwest provides an extensive benefits package, including:

• Complete Health Benefits Package
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Employee Activities
• Recognition Programs

Precinmac and Viper are Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.