Production Assembler 1 (PE)

About the Role

The Production Assembler 1 - Electronics is responsible for performing entry-level electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly of components and subassemblies in accordance with work instructions, blueprints, and quality standards. This role utilizes hand tools to assemble parts, inspect work for accuracy, and maintain a safe and organized work environment. You will work closely with team members and leadership to meet production goals while ensuring product quality and adherence to company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of ESD controls, epoxy mixing, bonding, painting, working under microscopes, and basic assembly techniques.
• Masking, de-masking, basic heat shrink, wire winding, basic lacing cord, humiseal (dunk/spray), spray paint, epoxy, bonding, labeling/ink marking.
• Basic Harness Cables, Basic PCB assembly, Advanced Heat Shrinking, Lacing Cord.
• Cut and organize wires, check kits for shortages and fill them, help out fellow employees with tasks that may include screwing in parts, tightening backshells, general cleaning of parts, and other duties as required.
• Previous kitting experience preferred, able to interpret BOM & parts lists.
• Monitoring of floor stock levels and production supplies.
• Understanding of unit conversion (inch to mm).
• Other functions as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• J-STD-001 Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency, weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers, and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner.
• Ability to listen to and objectively consider ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables, and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title, or other respectful identifier and respecting the diversity of our work force in actions, words, and deeds.
• May interact with other departments within the Company, such as Quality, Production Control, and Engineering.
• Requires strong cooperative teamwork, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Basic computer skills will be needed to log into work orders, access time cards, and log work orders for special processes.
• Must be able to operate:
• Winding/braiding machinery
• Torque wrenches
• Digital multi-meters
• Up to 12kv Hypot
• Solder irons
• Cutters
• Wire strippers
• Crimpers
• Heat guns
• Common hand tools
• Use of a microscope

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, pound or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
• The work area is usually subject to air conditioning / heating.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen (no dual citizenship).
• This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.