Assembly Mechanic

Ipsen USA; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen USA is seeking an Assembly Technician to lay out work and set up machines to meet assembly demands per design specs and schedules.

You will read blueprints, operate power tools, handle various materials, document processes, and maintain a clean, safe work area with minimal supervision.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience, with forklift and crane training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year related experience, or 6 years related experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.
• Forklift and overhead crane training/certification preferred.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Operate power tools

Material handling

Documentation

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 years related experience

Tools

Forklift training

Overhead crane training

Job description

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

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