Assembler II

Harvardbioscience; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Bioscience in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an Assembler II to join a team that delivers high-quality electro-mechanical devices on schedule. You will perform a wide variety of routine tasks and use microscopes, small tools, and wires to assemble components.

The role requires reading procedures and drawings, strong attention to detail, good communication, and a reliable work ethic. Experience in manufacturing and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to comprehend and follow intermediately complex assembly / manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to read and follow procedures and drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, both written & verbal.
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Possess computer skills (email, word processor, spreadsheet, data acquisition, etc.).
• Strong attendance and work ethic and be quality conscious.
• Work positively with others, even in difficult circumstances.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.
• Concentrate and maintain energy over long periods of time.
• Always be looking for better ways to improve product and/or process.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electro-mechanical devices to meet customer requirements.
• Test and solder components using a microscope.
• Operate small power and hand tools to assemble products.
• Test assembling and prepare electronic parts for production use.
• Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering using a microscope.

Skills

Teamwork

Read procedures

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Attendance & reliability

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Soldering

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering

Microscope operation

Hand tools

Job description

Harvard Bioscience has an opening for an Assembler II. The qualified candidate will participate in a team environment to meet customer requirements for timely delivery of high-quality electro-mechanical devices. The qualified candidate will perform a wide variety of routine tasks. Acts on knowledge of company practices, procedures, policies and job tasks to complete most assignments. Works under general supervision for new or difficult tasks. Routine tasks are not closely supervised. Work using a microscope. Work with small power and hand tools (scales, tray sealing equipment, adhesive dispensers, tweezers, etc.). Works with small parts such as wires, catheter tubing and electronic components. Work with small and large hand and power tools. Testing assembling, soldering and preparing electronic parts for production use. Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering using a microscope.

Skills and Abilities Required:

Successful Candidate Will:

• High School diploma or equivalent and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Work as a team member within work group and with entire production floor.
• Have proven ability to comprehend and follow intermediately complex assembly / manufacturing procedures.
• Have the ability to read and follow procedures and drawings.
• Have ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, both written & verbal
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Possess computer skills (email, word processor, spreadsheet, data acquisition, etc.)
• Have a strong attendance and work ethic and be quality conscious.
• Work positively with others, even in difficult circumstances.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.
• Concentrate and maintain energy over long periods of time.
• Always be looking for better ways to improve product and/or process.

Skills and Abilities (Desirable):

• General solder skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience in visual inspection