Assembler 1 - AM or PM Shift

Nortech Systems Inc; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nortech Systems is hiring for an Assembly role in Bemidji, MN. You will complete basic assembly tasks, follow written build instructions, and prepare components with hand tools and adhesives. The job emphasizes accuracy, safety, and continuous improvement in a production environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and the ability to read and follow instructions. Experience in manufacturing is a plus, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Reads and follows written instructions accurately.
• Listens and follows oral instructions well.
• Familiar with basic electronic devices and computing systems.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components to quality standards.
• Follow build instructions and change orders precisely.
• Operate hand tools and equipment as directed.
• Apply adhesives and bond materials as required.
• Maintain clean work area and documentation.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Record assembly data and report issues to supervisor.
• Participate in training and process improvements.

Skills

Reading instructions

Listening to instructions

Using electronics & computing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Great People Making Lifesaving Products

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher-level assemblies.

Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

Pay Range: $17.00-18.50 hourly, based on experience, skills, and certifications. *Night Shift receives an additional $1 shift differential on top of base pay.

What Nortech Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees; 401k with company match; tuition reimbursement and PTO
• A diverse and inclusive workplace fostering responsible social engagement
• Training and opportunity for advancement
• $1,500 sign on bonus for Assembly workers

Responsibilities:

• Complete basic assembly tasks at a proficiency level and quality standard as required by the plant.
• Read and accurately follow written build instructions to perform assigned operations including, but not limited to, numbered lists, color coding, technical descriptions, change orders, and diagrams.
• Perform operations as defined in product documentation to build and/or assemble a variety of components. Operations include, but are not limited to, assembling, crimping, and preparing.
• Perform assigned operations with a variety of materials, as defined by customer requirements. Apply method and process as defined by work instruction and plant standards.
• Operate common hand tools and various types of equipment designed to complete specific tasks.
• Use glues or adhesives to bond materials, as required.
• Clean parts and/or assemblies using common solvents, as required.
• Complete corrective actions and measures as directed and in a timely and accurate manner. Initiate documentation and process efficiencies and corrections.
• Follow quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance standards are met or exceeded; assist in attaining department quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Participate in and complete training assignments including on-the-job learning as instructed to develop skills and effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and participate in the creation and updating of processes and work instructions as requested.
• Maintain assembly records according to instructions and in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understand and maintain Safety and Housekeeping Standards.
• Support quality systems and check with supervisor upon discovery of issues that may adversely affect the customer; ask questions and request assistance from supervisor as needed to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This role requires:

• High school diploma or GED; or one month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  • Reading, understanding, and accurately following written instructions.
  • Listening and following oral instructions.
  • Using electronic devices and computing systems.

Preferred:

• Three months’ related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience operating hand tools and equipment.

Certain positions at Nortech require access to information, or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US citizens, or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently, all applicants must be US Citizens, or US Permanent Residents (“green card holders”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights, to be considered for a position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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