Production Assembler

Job Title Production Assembler
Reports to Production Supervisor
Classification Non – Exempt – Full Time

 

Position summary

The basic function of the Production Assembler is to efficiently assemble various electrical, mechanical, PC board, metal, plastic parts to form a complete medical instrument component and or unit. Some assembly work involves soldering components. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Read and understand a “BOM” Bill of Material and Material Picklist
  • Ability to read and follow operational procedures and work instructions
  • Use of Factory Track to record and accurately track job times
  • Use of various jigs and test equipment
  • Utilize basic soldering equipment to assemble and remove electrical components onto PC boards
  • Utilize wire cutting, stripping, and crimping equipment
  • Operate test fixtures to evaluate cables
  • Mechanical assembly of various sub-assemblies
  • Inspect parts prior to assembling
  • The use of various department equipment and handheld tools as required
  • Meet production time standards
  • Other duties, responsibilities, and directives assigned by management are expected to be performed

 

Qualifications/Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Prior Assembly and or Soldering experience.
  • Motivated team player.
  • Ability to communicate well.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Lean Manufacturing experiences a plus but not required.
  • Good hand to eye coordination.
  • Strong sense of time, organization, and urgency.
  • Experience using soldering and common hand tools.
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to distinguish assorted colors.
  • Able to work independently and within a team.

 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • This is an indoor job requiring extensive repetitive use of hand tools and the ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a temperature-controlled environment. Use of hands is required to occasionally operate various equipment and hand tools.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of work positions including standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, viewing a microscope, and squatting.
  • The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, the employee must always ask for help with lifting items that weigh over 50 lbs.
  • Required to follow all safety policies and wear safety glasses and other personal protective equipment as required.

 

Salary / Benefits

Med Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has provided career opportunities in the medical instrumentation field for many individuals since establishing a business in Vermont in 1971. The position offers a competitive compensation package as well as a solid array of benefits.

  • MVP Health Insurance, 80/20 plan.
  • Delta Dental
  • VSP – Vision Plan
  • Short term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Aflac
  • 401K Match (Up to 4%)
  • ETO (tiered by years of service, starting with 3 weeks earned your first year)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Eleven paid Holidays… which includes your birthday and a wellness day!

 

CONTACTS

If interested please submit Cover Letter and Resume to Jaimie Held, HR Manager at jaimie.held@med-associates.com