Assembler , Assembly - Skilled

Assembler I, Assembly - Skilled

This role involves assembling a variety of products under general supervision, including sub-assemblies, manual components, electrical components, and related parts. You follow detailed directions and blueprints to meet product specifications while consistently adhering to safety, quality, and quantity standards. The position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components, including sub-assemblies, manual parts, electrical components, and related elements, to complete a variety of products according to specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, procedures, safety sheets, and policies in English to ensure accurate assembly.
• Follow established safety, quality, and quantity standards throughout all stages of the assembly process.
• Carry out verbal instructions in English and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices and follow ergonomics guidelines to support a safe and organized work area.
• Participate in workplace organization initiatives and follow training procedures, including cross-training on different tasks and processes.
• Perform repetitive assembly tasks with consistency and maintain the stamina required for sustained production work.
• Inspect work for accuracy and quality, paying close attention to detail to ensure products meet defined specifications.
• Identify and promptly report safety concerns, quality issues, or process deviations to the appropriate personnel.
• Learn and adapt to new processes, systems, tools, and equipment as production needs evolve.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to continuous improvement efforts, and support conflict resolution in a team environment.
• Demonstrate motivation to grow and progress to higher skill levels, including willingness to cross-train in additional assembly tasks.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and crawling as required by the job.
• Use hand grasp and hand-eye coordination to operate tools, equipment, and components safely and efficiently.
• Support the assembly of medical device products by following all applicable procedures and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet assigned work schedules and comply with overtime requirements, including weekends.
• Ability to read and understand procedures, safety sheets, instructions, and policies in English.
• Ability to carry out verbal instructions and communicate verbally in English.
• Strong adherence to safety practices, including good housekeeping and ergonomics.
• Willingness to follow workplace organization standards and training procedures, including cross-training.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with sustained stamina.
• High attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Willingness and ability to speak up and report safety or quality issues when they occur.
• Ability to learn new processes, systems, and equipment.
• Teamwork skills, including the ability to work effectively in a diverse setting and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Motivation to grow, learn, and progress to the next skill level, including cross-training in additional tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry 10–50 lbs frequently, and occasionally up to 50–75 lbs depending on site and product line.
• Ability to perform prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, sitting, standing, and/or crawling as required.
• Ability to reach, push, or pull to complete job duties.
• Adequate hand grasp strength and coordination of hands and/or eye-hand-foot to perform assembly tasks.
• Experience or ability to perform assembly work, particularly for medical device products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in assembly, especially in a medical device manufacturing environment, is beneficial.
• Experience working in a structured production setting with defined safety and quality standards.
• Comfort working in a team-focused,…