Assembly Technician

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JOB SUMMARY:

OA Newton is looking for an Assembly Technician who is responsible for reading blueprints and assembling machinery in our Harrington, DE facility.

SITUATION: OA Newton designs and produces material handling systems using mechanical or pneumatic conveying for movement of bulk material such as PVC, wood flour, grain, and carbon black, serving the building products and agri-business industries.

• Read and understand blueprints, bills of materials, and job orders
• Align, fit, and assemble components to achieve proper operating performance and appearance
• Work with various electromechanical systems (motors, pulleys, bearings, pumps, blowers, pneumatics, PLCs)
• Perform rigging of larger components in a safe and controlled manner
• Test final assemblies to ensure functional requirements are met
• Monitor inventory of components
• Ensure production schedule deadlines are met
• Work closely with engineering to correct problems and make product improvements

• Ability to use a wide range of power tools and hand tools
• 2 years minimum experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with mechanical systems
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and use independent judgement
• High school diploma or GED
• Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language
• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane/forklift; ability to lift 50-100 lbs. when required; while performing the duties of the job, regularly stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to work overtime