Assembler

Kelly; New Jersey; On-site; USD 71,435,000 - 96,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly in Somerset, NJ seeks an Assembler to collaborate with production and engineering teams to prepare components and assemble electromechanical devices. The role covers the full assembly process from picking components to final assembly of tooling, fixtures, and devices.

Successful candidates typically hold a high school diploma and have 2–4 years of related assembly experience. Knowledge of blueprints and wiring is essential; flexibility for overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related assembly experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, process instructions, and diagrams to assemble complex assemblies and subassemblies.
• Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Assemble parts or units; position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames using hand and power tools.
• Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring according to specifications.
• Disassemble units to replace parts or prepare for shipping.
• Solder, wire, and check electrical connections for continuity.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitor operation of equipment, including reading gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Electrical wiring

Mechanical assembly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Title: Assembler

Location: Somerset, NJ

Rate: $29.33/hour

Shift: 1st Shift

Overview

The Assembler will collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to prepare components and assemble electromechanical assemblies. Responsible for all facets of the assembly process—from picking component inventory to final assembly of process equipment tooling, fixtures, and devices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, process instructions, and diagrams to assemble complex assemblies and subassemblies.
• Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer requirements.
• Assemble parts or units; position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames using hand and power tools.
• Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring according to specifications.
• Disassemble units to replace parts or prepare for shipping.
• Solder, wire, and check electrical connections for continuity.
• Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
• Conduct tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitor operation of equipment, including reading gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure machines are working properly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2-4 years of related experience in assembly, mechanical mechanisms, wiring, and cable harnesses.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and trouble-shoot issues, applying logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions.
• Proficient in judgment and decision-making.
• Physical ability to balance, walk, lie on back, use manual dexterity, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.
• Familiarity with vacuum system technologies and clean room environments is a plus.
• Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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