Production Technician Strain Gate Specialist

SPIA Cycling INC Production Technician Strain Gate Specialist Boulder, CO
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Responsible for working within the Production Team to assemble products of Stages Cycling. The primary responsibility of the Strain Gage Specialist is to apply strain gages to raw crank arms including Indoor Steel and Outdoor Left / Right alloy. Other activities will be required to support Power Meter Production as needed.

Stages Cycling has been in the cycling technology business for over fifteen years, with dozens of our employees bringing vast industry expertise to launch and drive the company. Stages is the global leader in commercial indoor bike and power meter production. Stages Power meters are all hand-crafted by our beloved production team in Boulder, Colorado, USA, working alongside Stages engineers, with the simple goal of generating the most innovative training solutions for cyclists.

• Identify product models and select appropriate tools and materials accordingly.
• Apply decals.
• Apply locating masks.
• Apply fine pitch components.
• Apply materials to crank arm using epoxies and adhesives.
• Use electric and pneumatic hand tools to assemble power meter.
• Perform detailed evaluation of electronic devices.
• Use test applications to evaluate product functionality and quality.
• Use automation equipment to apply adhesives.
• Clean and apply product and compliance labels.
• Configure fixtures to test different models.
• Clean and package product.
• Build product subassemblies or final assemblies.
• Prepare and assemble materials.
• Operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Build packaging for finished products.*
• Calibrate or adjust equipment according to product model to ensure quality production.
• Start up and shut down processing equipment.
• Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Consistently on task. Complete assigned tasks and proactively finds new tasks to contribute to the efficient completion of department goals. Stays busy with productive work.
• Clean production equipment or work areas.
• Use computers to perform activities such as looking up work order information, entering Serial Number information, time cards, etc.

• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to use electronic measurement tools with training.
• Ability to use computer for basic functionalities on programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Ability to learn and execute production processes, quality control, knowledge of raw materials, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to communicate with other employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to utilize equipment specific to assigned station.
• The primary language used for communication is English. We are able to accommodate Spanish speakers and able to work with qualified candidates who are learning English.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works proactively to accomplish tasks and projects to meet department goals.
• Employment will be contingent upon the results of background checks. See below for additional details

• Ability to sit or stand for the duration of the day.
• This position is primarily an in-production position.
• Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and…