Sub Assembly Tech 1 - CI – The Manufacturing Career HUB

The Sub Assembly Technicial will complete job orders by performing mechanical and electrical tasks required to achieve a finished product. This is accomplished by viewing drawings, prints, schematics, and shop manuals to ensure proper component placement and operation.

MPI drives a LEAN culture, focused on customer service excellence.  We do this by working to simplify our processes and driving out waste or non-value-added activities.  We value participation at all levels and invest in our employees’ training to achieve continuous development of our dynamic team.

Salary Description: $20 - $22 / hr.

• Supports MPI lean culture and initiatives by attending and participating in daily lean meetings while supporting efforts to make continuous improvements throughout MPI.
• Follow Quality Control assembly check lists to assemble sub-assemblies and machines.
• Proper component placement with appropriate sealant and torque as required.
• Operate forklift for material placement, upon completion of MPI training.
• Operate hoist and lift tables, upon completion of MPI training.
• Follow all Personal Protection Procedures and Requirements.
• Compliance of all OSHA and MPI Safety Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Understanding of electrical fundamentals and the ability to read and interpret schematics, ability to comprehend circuits and components.
• Mechanical experience in assembly or repair.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Proficient with standard shop tools, hand and electric, such as drill, jigsaw, and tap.
• Moderate skill and ability to perform technical trouble shooting and diagnostics of mechanical and electrical components and control mechanisms.
• Moderate computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office products.
• One year certificate from college or technical school and 1 year experience; or two to five years related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with employees of organizations including fellow workers, engineering staff and supervisors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• MPI is a LEAN company and maintaining your work area and tools in a clean, safe, and organized manner is a requirement.
• Assist and support lean manufacturing initiates within the department and other areas as requested.
• Valid driver’s license: checked and verified by MPI Insurance carrier before driving MPI vehicles.

Reasoning Ability:

• Methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to know when to seek guidance.
• Ability to evaluate a process for efficiency and waste.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is regularly required to stand or sit for extended periods.
• The employee must occasionally lift 50 lbs. and/or move up to 1000 pounds with proper equipment.
• The employee is required to pass a medical evaluation to determine suitability for respirator use prior to employment.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock, vibration, and hot surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to slightly above.

https://www.mpi-systems.com/

MPI is headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, and is proud to be able to stamp all of their equipment with the “Proudly Made in America” moniker. Within its impressive facility, there exists a fully functioning laboratory, showroom and production facility to demonstrate our state-of-the-art wax room equipment. We also boast a full training center to provide ongoing training classes for process engineers, machine operators and maintenance staff, available to our entire global customer base. MPI also offers impressive pattern injection and pattern assembly capabilities. Pattern production is mutually beneficial because it gives the customer a chance to reap the benefits of the process without the initial commitment to purchase. It also allows MPI to clearly see opportunities for enhanced equipment design.