Assembly Associate

Kimball Physics; Wilton (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Physics, Inc. in Wilton, NH, is seeking an Assembly Associate to join our team. You will perform precision assembly, inspect components, and learn from engineering drawings in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities include operating measuring tools, spotwelding, adhering to SOPs, and maintaining cleanliness with PPE. Prior experience is valued, with a focus on accuracy and quality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required with steady hands for manipulating small parts and assemblies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality required.
• Works with integrity and high ethical standards.
• Results-oriented and committed to quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Problem solving capabilities, with supervision as required.
• Adaptable, flexible and open-minded.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational planning and time management skills.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Basic-level computer operations skills required, once trained, for access to email, payroll, technical data, or other required documents.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate delicate, small-scale components with precision, occasionally utilizing a microscope, while wearing nitrile gloves.
• Ability to learn the use of measuring tools, fixtures, and hand tools in conjunction with cameras and/or microscopes to align assemblies to specified tolerances.
• Spotweld small and intricate assemblies.
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions and follow established rules utilizing PPE, as needed, for safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to spot small imperfections and subtle differences between parts.
• Must be capable of learning to work independently from engineering drawings, schematics, performance specifications, quality standards, and customer repair orders. Spotweld small and intricate assemblies.
• Cleaning parts and assemblies for use in vacuum.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Results-oriented

Problem solving

Adaptable

Time management

SOPs following

Basic computer operations

Education

High school diploma / trade school

1 year manufacturing experience (preferred)

Job description

Are you looking to work with professional and creative co-workers to advance humankind by doing good physics while having fun?

Kimball Physics, Inc. is in Wilton NH, surrounded by rolling hills, deep woods, quiet ponds, and hiking trails. We have a friendly work environment, generous benefits, and are currently looking for an Assembly Associateto join our team.

ASSEMBLY ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:

Performs assembly functions such as washing parts, assembling products to precise specifications with occasional use of a microscope, working from diagrams and engineering drawings, and minor fabrication. Performs inspections on projects in need of diagnosing potential issues. Disassembles, modifies, and reassembles products that need repair.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fabricate delicate, small-scale components with precision, occasionally utilizing a microscope, while wearing nitrile gloves.
• Ability to learn the use of measuring tools, fixtures, and hand tools in conjunction with cameras and/or microscopes to align assemblies to specified tolerances.
• Spotweld small and intricate assemblies.
• Willingness to follow written and verbal instructions and follow established rules utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE), as needed, for safety and cleanliness.
• Ability to spot small imperfections and subtle differences between parts.
• Must be capable of learning to work independently from engineering drawings, schematics, performance specifications, quality standards, and customer repair orders. Spotweld small and intricate assemblies.
• Cleaning parts and assemblies for use in vacuum.

Education

• High school diploma, trade school, or equivalent required.
• One year of related manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Excellent hand-eye coordination is required with steady hands for manipulating small parts and assemblies.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality required.
• Works with integrity and high ethical standards.
• Results-oriented and committed to quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Problem solving capabilities, with supervision as required.
• Adaptable, flexible and open-minded.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational planning and time management skills.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Basic-level computer operations skills required, once trained, for access to email, payroll, technical data, or other required documents.

Working Conditions:

• Eyesight that can handle long periods of time looking through a microscope with a bright light.
• Works independently, as well as collaboratively and be adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing. Sitting 80% of shift.
• On occasions, they must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Full-time, on-site.

Kimball Physics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.