Job Description

Accountability:

The Precision Assembly Technician will have strong mechanical skills with an appreciation of electrical assembly, within the machine tool or similar manufacturing industry. In this role, you will play an essential part of a cross-functional team, collaborating with engineering and supply chain for the assembly and testing of complex high-precision machine tools, sub-assemblies and components.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all team members.
• Strictly adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Flexibility to travel as needed to customer sites to build, install, repair, troubleshoot and maintain for the entire lifecycle of the machine.
• Operate both independently and collaboratively within a team to meet assembly objectives with minimal supervision.
• Reviewing assembly instructions, part prints, layouts, and parts lists for precise assembly execution.
• Gathering and preparing necessary parts, tools, and materials for assembly processes.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions to assemble machines and components according to specified guidelines and geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Utilize precision metrology devices such as dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, artifacts, granites, for assembly.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools, such as taps, reamers, files, and air/electric-powered tools.
• Assemble a variety of machinery, including sophisticated systems and custom prototypes.
• Perform machine assembly setups and verifying order specifications through rigorous inspections and measurements.
• Identify and track build issues and work with cross-functional teams for improvements and resolution.
• Testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting assemblies to guarantee optimal functionality and performance.
• Participate in and provide feedback during the design review process.
• Assist in the training and development of less experienced team members to enhance overall team expertise.
• Complete all required documentation and paperwork for each assembly operation.
• Support additional tasks such as loading/unloading heavy components, machine dismantling, and field installations as required.
• Collaborate with fellow team members to suggest improvements and optimize assembly processes.
• Proactively report any equipment, material, or assembly concerns to management for immediate resolution.

Education/Certification:

• Associates or technical degree from an accredited technical or trade school, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience as an Assembly Technician in the machine tool industry, diesel mechanics, aerospace maintenance or a related clean environment field.
• Strong mechanical skills with appreciation of electrical assembly; the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficient in using various metrology devices, hand and power tools relevant to assembly tasks.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Skills / Competencies:

• Hand and power tools
• Understanding of precision fits and finishes
• Microsoft O365
• Task driven / Process Oriented
• Collaborative mindset
• High attention to detail
• Safety
• Crane operator certification
• Forklift operator certification

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