Assembly Technician

Socket.dev; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Athens, Ohio, is seeking an Assembly Technician to produce basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies. You will follow SOPs, utilize small tools, fixtures, and testing instruments to ensure quality and timely production.

We expect candidates to have a High School Diploma, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to read simple math. The role involves standing or sitting, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional overtime as needed to support the Manufacturing Department.

Qualifications

• Must have strong general mechanical skills.
• Must be able to concentrate in a busy work environment.
• Must be detail-oriented to maintain quality and production schedules.
• Must interact well with team members in cooperative settings.
• Must be able to read and perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Produce basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies using small tools and fixtures.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Test the quality of work using prescribed methods and measuring devices.
• Notify Supervisor or Lead when Quality Issues arise.
• Complete work records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment with the team.
• Work overtime as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Detail oriented

Reading math

Teamwork

Concentration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

General Summary and Purpose:

The Assembly Technician is a core team member of the Manufacturing Department. The Assembly Technician is responsible for producing basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies using small tools, fixtures, and testing instruments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produces basic components by assembling parts and subassemblies using small tools and fixtures, hands, and drawings or blueprints when necessary.
• Follows standard operating procedures and work instructions (written and verbal).
• Tests the quality of work using prescribed methods including measuring devices.
• Notifies Supervisor or Lead when Quality Issues arise.
• Completes any necessary work records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Works with the rest of the team to maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Works overtime if necessary, including evenings and weekends.
• Adheres to all implemented VSM, VKS and Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Must have strong general mechanical skills.
• Must be able to concentrate in a busy work environment.
• Must be detail-oriented in order to maintain a high level of quality, keep accurate accounts of time and production, keep production on schedule, and maintain a safe working environment.
• Must be able to interact with other team members while in cooperative working relationships.
• Must be able to read and perform basic math calculations easily.

Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time.

• Ascend and/or descend ladders.
• Must be able to bend, squat twist or turn multiple times a day.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from a floor or table position to chest high using a proper lifting technique.
• Must be able to repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers to manipulate tools and parts.
• Must demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma