General Assembly

Job Title

Job Summary:

Perform various assembly-related operations involving electronic, electro-mechanical and mechanical components, sub-assemblies and final assembly levels. This could include strain gage bonding, wiring & soldering, test, potting, general mechanical assembly and others.

• Read and comprehend drawings, work-aids and safety documents
• Build sub-assemblies and finished goods using hand tools, power tools and fixtures
• Operate a variety of power tools, hand tools, and small hoist and other lift assist devices
• Retrieve parts from floor or overhead
• Package and stock completed products

• Accurately maintain inventory levels and locations utilizing first-in/ first-out best practices
• Practice good safety and housekeeping skills, including active participation in 5S program and Continuous Improvement activities
• Periodically work with hazardous materials (Safety Data Sheets on file)
• May be assigned to different product lines as deemed necessary by management in order to meet customer and/or company objectives.
• Utilize "hands on" training and follow company approved documentation tools (i.e. work aids,drawings, etc.) to fulfill assembly related tasks
• Assist in directing workflow and training of others as required by the Team Leader.
• Collaborative communication with team members
• Demonstrate sufficient technical and quality proficiency.
• Complete paper work requirements and computer data input functions
• Work at a variety of workstations and on a variety of products
• Report equipment maintenance issues
• Meet objectives outlined in the Safety Policy

Knowledge:
Basic knowledge of a computer and keyboarding experience helpful. Basic math skills.

Skills:

Strong time management skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail, communication skills and personal interaction skills are essential. Basic soldering skills.

Abilities:
Ability to comprehend detailed data from work orders, work aids, blueprints and sales orders. Good training retention. Must be able to collaborate with team members in a positive manner. Strong work ethic and self- motivation with minimal supervision. Quality orientated.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent

• Avery Weigh-Tronix Soldering Standard, as required
• ESD, as required
• Hoist Training (if applicable)
• Forklift Training (if applicable)
• Environmental health and safety
• Certification for specific jobs (if applicable)

Pay Range: $17.75 - $20.65 per hour

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required to constantly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision. Other physical requirements include:

• Above-average dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Continuous grasping & pinching actions with both hands throughout the workday.
• Ability to complete highly repetitious duties
• Ability to work 8-10 hour shift
• Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment
• Sit – 5% - 100% of time depending on task
• Stand – 5% - 100% of time depending on task
• Walk – 0% - 20% of time depending on task
• Climb or balance – 0% - 15% of time depending on task
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl – 0% - 20% of time
• Use of hands – 100% of time
• Reach of hands and arms – 80%+ of time
• Lifting up to 10 lbs – 33% - 90% of time
• Lifting up to 25 lbs – 5% - 10% of time
• Lifting up to 50 lbs – up to 5% of time
• Able to wear safety (steel- or composite-toed) shoes during entire shift
• Able to wear eye and hearing protection during entire shift

It is understood applicants may not have the desired experience & all required skills at the time of hire. Avery Weigh-Tronix expects that any person hired will make satisfactory progress on the job towards achieving those skills.

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