Electromechanical Assembler II

General Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of electromechanical or mechanical production sub‑assembly and assembly operations to build up and assemble difficult and complex instruments. Duties may include following techniques to wire, prepare cable harnesses and install cable harnesses. Perform coating, mixing and cooking of raw materials to create finished products.

• Under general supervision, performs various tasks requiring knowledge of assembly techniques, tools, materials, machines and equipment.
• Assembles electromechanical instruments or fabricated parts to make sub‑assemblies or complete instruments using hand tools, power tools and special tools and/or calibration equipment.
• Determines methods and sequence of assembly operations where complete information is not readily available or follows assembly shop and production operations sheets, wire lists, samples, blue prints, schematics and verbal instructions to perform a wide variety of assembly operations.
• Fits, aligns, calibrates and adjusts parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating and quality requirements.
• Works from engineering drawings, rough sketches, and manuals, verbal or written instructions from Lead Assembler or Supervisor.
• Performs in‑process and final quality inspection of assembled products.
• Examines drawings and work orders to determine the work that needs to be performed.
• Utilizes appropriate machines and tools to install, mount, fasten, align and adjust parts, components, wiring and harnesses.
• Evaluates assembly procedures and manuals and recommends revisions when required.
• Performs such tasks as replacing components and wiring circuits.
• Trains new hires and co‑workers as necessary to enhance skill level and knowledge base.
• Examines and tests assembly at various stages of production to identify errors.
• Maintains a record of the assembly process, progress and problems.
• Provides feedback to supervisor when a deviation from accepted practice or safety issues are recognized.
• Utilizes small hand tools such as wire strippers, crimpers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, and hammers.
• Identifies and selects components to be integrated into sub‑assembly and assembly units.
• Makes own set‑ups, alignments and adjustments maintaining tolerance in accordance with instructions.
• Disassembles, modifies, reworks, refurbishes, reassembles, and tests instruments as required.
• Clean and coat molds for fixtures and product used.
• Perform mixing and cooking of gels in a laboratory environment.

• Evaluates and recommends changes in methods and procedures in assigned area of responsibility.
• Performs data entry on work‑in‑process transaction and parts ordering.
• Recommends and implements methods to promote teamwork and maintains a pleasant work environment within department and with other departments.
• Trains new team members on how to fill out DHR such as batch record and traveler during the production run.
• Seeks constant improvement in work processes and techniques.
• Assures that laboratory and assembly areas are in an orderly and functional condition.
• Suggests improvement in departmental work processes and procedures.
• Maintains good communications with peers, Lead Assembler and Supervisor.
• Attends and participates in group meetings, task force groups, etc., as needed.
• Works with Support Engineering to develop and maintain time standards.
• Aids Support Engineering with design of assemblies and units for manufacturing capability.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by Supervisor and/or Lead Assembler.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent education and experience.

• 4‑6 years of assembly experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to follow schematics and assemble wire harnesses is a must.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, engineering prints and schematics.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals using a…