Assembly Mechanic

Ipsen-Inc; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking an Assembly Technician to coordinate activities that lay out work, set up machinery, and meet design specifications and schedules. The role emphasizes efficient resource use to minimize scrap and labor while ensuring quality and safety across production lines.

Responsibilities include interpreting blueprints, operating tools, and managing materials like metal and composite components. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and some related experience, with forklift and crane

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or a minimum of 6 years of related experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
• Experience working with a forklift preferred and overhead crane training/certification preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret blueprints and communicate with team leaders and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as band saw, table saw, drill, grinder, etc.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Mathematics

General safety

Education

HS diploma or GED

6+ years related experience (in lieu of diploma)

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane training

Job description

Ipsen is a Drug Free Workplace

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

We believe great benefits shouldn't have to wait. That's why we offer:

• Day-One Benefits - Enjoy our full benefits package starting your very first day-no waiting period required.
• 401(k) with Company Match - We invest in your future with a generous 401(k) plan and company contributions to grow your savings faster.
• Paid Time Off - Recharge and take the time you need with our competitive vacation package, paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement - We support your growth. Advance your education and career with our tuition assistance program

Summary

Coordinates all activities required to effectively lay out work, set-up appropriate machines or equipment to meet or exceed assembly demands and customer requirements per design specifications and published schedules. Efficiently utilizes resources to minimize scrap, materials, and labor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Operate power tools and equipment such as band saw, table saw, manual hand brake, drill, grinder, etc.
• Handle and work with different types of material: felt insulation, ceramic, graphite, carbon fiber, molybdenum, stainless steel, carbon steel, etc.
• Document work process, issues, and usage of material or excess material/parts
• Communicate with team leader and supervisor in all forms of communication
• Organize work area and keep it clean and safe daily.
• Work with minimal supervision to accurately accomplish any given task.
• Other duties as assigned/needed.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and comprehend all forms of written and/or verbal instructions including but not limited to basic correspondence and blueprints.
• Effectively able to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, angles, and volume. Knowledge of basic concepts of geometry.
• Ability to apply a common sense approach and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience/training; OR a minimum of 6 years of related experience in lieu of a diploma/GED
• Experience working with a forklift preferred
• Fork lift and overhead crane training and certification preferred

Physical/Visual/Mental/ Environmental Factors

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

1. Regularly required to stand up to 10 hours per day.
2. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
3. Occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend or crouch.
4. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
5. Regularly requires close vision, hearing and talking. close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
6. Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, dust and carbon in the air, or other airborne particles that may require respiratory protection.
7. Regular exposure to loud noise level that may require hearing protection.
8. Eye protection and foot protection is required at all times.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.