Assembler 1

Philips International; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips is seeking an Assembler 1 to set up and operate manufacturing equipment to assemble products under direct supervision. You will communicate production issues to leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow continuity, while focusing on safety and quality.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or vocational training is preferred. This onsite role is for 1st shift at the Fremont, CA site, with opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or vocational training required.
• No prior experience necessary, making the role accessible for entry-level candidates.
• No certifications are required for this position.
• Emphasis on foundational capabilities and learning potential.
• Demonstrated knowledge or interest in Environmental Health and Safety principles and core manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a machine to assemble and process products.
• Communicate production issues and process disruptions to leadership to enable timely resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow continuity.
• Operate manufacturing equipment safely according to procedures to support compliant production.
• Monitor equipment functionality and inspect output for defects; perform scrap or rework as needed.

Skills

Machine operation

Equipment setup

Precision machining

Digital literacy

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or vocational training

Job description

Job Title Assembler 1 Job Description

Responsible for setting up and operating a machine to assemble and process individual products, working under direct supervision. Your role: Communicated production issues and process disruptions to leadership, enabling timely resolution and minimizing operational downtime. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to maintain workflow continuity. Operated manufacturing equipment, tools, and machinery safely in accordance with established procedures, supporting efficient and compliant production processes. Maintained a strong focus on product integrity and workplace safety. Set up and adjusted equipment based on precise manufacturing requirements, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with quality standards. Monitored equipment functionality to sustain production efficiency. Inspected output for defects and executed appropriate actions, including scrap or rework, to uphold quality expectations. Maintained accurate production records and utilized basic computer systems for documentation while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

You’re the right fit if: High School Diploma or vocational training required; no prior experience necessary, making the role accessible for entry-level candidates. No certifications are required for this position. No preferred education, experience, or certifications specified, indicating flexibility in candidate background and openness to train on the job. Emphasis is placed on foundational capabilities and learning potential. Demonstrated knowledge or interest in Environmental Health and Safety principles and core manufacturing practices. Applies basic digital literacy to support production tasks and documentation. Skilled or familiar with machine operations, equipment setup, and precision machining practices. Supports quality monitoring and recordkeeping to ensure compliance with production and operational standards.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this Production/Assembler position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This role is an onsite role. 1st Shift.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details The pay range for this position in Fremont California is $20 to $29 an hour. The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americas with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. Know Your Rights