Assembler 1, General - Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of production processes including but not limited to wiring, component, installation, cable assembly, and the assembly of complete units.
• Assembles fabricated parts at floor stations as required.
• Ensure dimensional specifications on the assigned products are correct to product specifications.
• Performs functional testing as part of the production activities and quality assurance audits.
• Tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications.
• Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications.
• Identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary.
• Support the engineer and design team with design, test, fabrication, modification, and assembly of electro-mechanical systems.
• Reads and interprets mechanical engineering drawings and pneumatic schematics.
• May be required to adjust mechanical assemblies using dial indicator gauges, torque watches and precision alignment techniques.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work from charts, diagrams, drafts, or written/verbal description
• Ability to understand and interpret MPIs, prints, and technical manuals
• Knowledge of how to use basic hand tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize and organize workload
• Must be a team player
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Availability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends to meet deadlines, when necessary
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly or a related industry preferred
• Previous vocational training preferred
• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment.
• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.