Assembler I

About the Role

Nortech Systems is seeking an Assembler I to join their team. This role is key in building products for critical industries and improving lives worldwide, emphasizing attention to detail, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete basic assembly tasks to meet required proficiency levels and quality standards.
• Read and accurately follow written build instructions, including numbered lists, color coding, technical descriptions, change orders, and diagrams.
• Perform operations as defined in product documentation, including assembling, crimping, and preparing a variety of components.
• Work with various materials according to customer requirements, applying defined methods and processes.
• Operate common hand tools and various types of equipment.
• Use glues or adhesives to bond materials.
• Clean parts and/or assemblies using common solvents.
• Complete corrective actions and measures accurately and in a timely manner.
• Initiate documentation and process efficiencies and corrections.
• Follow quality and safety procedures to meet or exceed compliance standards.
• Assist in achieving department quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Participate in and complete training assignments, including on-the-job learning.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist in creating and updating processes and work instructions.
• Maintain assembly records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Understand and maintain Safety and Housekeeping Standards.
• Support quality systems and check with supervisor for issues that may affect the customer.
• Ask questions and request assistance from supervisors to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies, and procedures.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED; or one month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and accurately follow written instructions.
• Ability to listen and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to use electronic devices and computing systems.
• Must be a US Citizen, or US Permanent Resident (“green card holder”), or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements.

Preferred Background

• Three months’ related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience operating hand tools and equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work with hands, directly manipulating components or using controls on assembly machines.
• Ability to identify different color wires, tabs, and electronic components.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods, often doing repetitious motions.
• Ability to lift heavy objects during the assembly process.
• Hand dexterity for tasks requiring extended use of a microscope.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.