Assembler I

Advantech USA; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (DOE)

Team-oriented environment

Medical, dental, vision

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Education & development reimbursement

Generous vacation and paid holidays

Company events and lunches

Referral bonus

Job summary

Advantech USA is hiring an Assembler in Ottawa, IL. This role involves reading models and work orders to assemble products, using soldering irons and hand tools, and carefully counting parts to match specifications.

You will document shortages and maintain a clean, organized workspace while supporting efficiency improvements. The position offers hourly pay between $17.00 and $18.40 and requires a high school diploma or GED with soldering/assembly experience preferred; safety and accuracy are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; soldering and assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions and procedures.
• Basic math skills for counting and verifying parts and quantities.
• Ability to distinguish color-coded components and markings used in assembly.
• Demonstrated accuracy, organization and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products by comparing components to a finished model or visual aid and reading work.
• Uses tools such as soldering irons, screwdrivers, hand cutters, pliers, etc.
• Locates, verifies, inspects, and counts kitted parts against model and work order quantity.
• Records part shortages, errors or overruns to quality log.
• Maintains a neat work area and contributes to process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Soldering

Assembly

Safety rules

Basic math

Color coding

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Assembler

Location(s)

Ottawa, IL

Compensation

$17.00- $18.40 Nonexempt (Hourly)

Responsibilities

• Assembles products by comparing components to a finished model or visual aid and reading work.
• Use tools such as soldering irons, screwdrivers, hand cutters, pliers, etc.
• Locate, verify, inspect, and count kitted parts against model and work order quantity.
• Record any part shortages, errors or overruns to quality log.
• Maintain a neat work area.
• Suggest changes in procedures and methods to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED, soldering and assembly experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety rules, work instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow and perform inspection procedures provided through written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math, including addition and subtraction, to accurately count and verify parts and quantities.
• Ability to accurately distinguish color-coded components, wires, or product markings used in the assembly process.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately, maintain an organized work area, follow procedures, and meet established quality and productivity expectations.
• This position requires frequent standing, walking, and movement throughout the work area during the shift, with reasonable accommodation as required by law.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (DOE)
• Winning culture with a friendly, team-oriented environment!
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Education & personal development reimbursement program
• Generous vacation and paid holidays package
• Company events, and lunches
• Referral Bonus

About Advantech

Founded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted innovative embedded and automation products and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, and global logistics support; all backed by industry-leading front and back-office e-business solutions. Advantech has always been an innovator in the development and manufacture of high-quality, high-performance computing platforms.

We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. To realize our corporate vision of Enabling an Intelligent Planet, Advantech will continue collaborating and partnering for Smart city & IoT Solutions.

World-class Recognition

Advantech is an authorized alliance partner of both Intel and Microsoft. Our customers will find the technologies we use inside our products to be widely compatible with other products in the global marketplace. In 2018 and 2019, Interbrand, the world-renowned brand consulting firm, once again recognized Advantech efforts to build a trusted, global brand; it also symbolizes a promise we gave to our business partners, which was to do our best to keep building a trustworthy brand that is recognized everywhere in the world. Advantech was selected as Interbrand’s #5 best Taiwan Global Brand in 2018.

Work Authorization

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information can be found at https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/regulations_laws/itar.html

Advantech is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We accept applications directly from candidates only and will not be responsible for any recruiting agency fees absent a formal agreement.