Assembly Technician

Position Title: Assembly Technician Department: Operations

Classification: Non-exempt Approved By: Human Resources

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position Reports To: Production Supervisor

 

JOB SUMMARY

Performs and completes assembly duties and responsibilities to produce a finished whole good by assembling parts and subassemblies of optical equipment for the military, law enforcement, and hunting communities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares work to be accomplished by following standard work instructions; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• Positions parts in specified relationship to each other using general knowledge of product
• Glues, screws, clips or otherwise fastens parts together using a variety of small hand tools
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintains all equipment and tools in good working condition by performing daily pre-shift inspections
• Strives to meet all established safety, quality, cost, and productivity standards
• Continually seeks to improve production methods, equipment performance and overall quality of product
• Ability to learn a variety of different assembly stations
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITY

• None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)

• Ability to sustain a high level of physical activity related to repetitive motion, lifting and manual dexterity of equipment and products which weigh up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to follow and understand written and verbal instructions which call for multiple different actions based upon product/descriptions, product quantities, product sizes and similar information.
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining production time and quality

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years manufacturing experience preferred.

BACKGROUND PREREQUISITIES

• Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification and reference checks.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Electronics and/or soldering capabilities a plus

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands. 
• Must be able to arrive at shift daily and on time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• You must be a U.S. Person as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

 

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities; additional duties may be assigned.