Assembly Technician

Force-America,-Inc; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee Owned - ESOP

Health Insurance (3 plan options)

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA - Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement Program

Vision insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Force-America, Inc. in Brookfield, WI is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble, disassemble, and repair product lines. You will need basic product knowledge, an understanding of production procedures, and the ability to use common hand and power tools.

This role requires self-direction, focus, and teamwork to meet customer specifications. The position emphasizes assembling components per procedures, maintaining quality, and participating in process improvements while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with hand/power tools
• Ability to prioritize to meet customer expectations
• Detail oriented with focus on quality
• Associates degree in Fluid Power or Mechatronics preferred; Fluid Power certification preferred
• 1 year of relevant work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assemble components per work instructions using hand and power tools
• Assemble entry-level products meeting quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specs
• Communicate with teammates about expedited orders, quality issues, and inventory records
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Uphold safety practices and maintain an orderly work environment
• Record transactions in ERP system
• Work as part of a team to achieve goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Prioritization

Attention to detail

1 year related experience

Education

Associates degree in Fluid Power or Mechatronics

Certified Fluid Power Specialist (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

ERP system

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Assembly Technician

Regular Full-Time Brookfield, WI, US

Overview: Must be able to assemble, disassemble and repair specific product lines. To perform the job properly, the Assembly Technician must have basic product knowledge, an understanding of production procedures, and ability to use common hand and power tools. The position requires self-direction, focus, and a strong desire to work within a team environment.

• Assemble fundamental components in accordance to the work instructions utilizing a combination of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Assemble entry-level products to meet established standards for quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specifications consistently and correctly.
• Communicate with appropriate parties in relation to expedited orders, component quality issues, inventory records, etc.
• Participate in the implementation of process improvements.
• Participate in maintaining and suggesting safety practices and procedures.
• Maintain an orderly work environment.
• Maintain system accuracy and record transactions in ERP operating system.
• Participate as a team member to achieve goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Strong sense of urgency and basic ability to prioritize in order to meet the expectations of the customer.
• Detail oriented to provide the highest level of quality.
• Associates Degree in Fluid Power, Mechatronics, or related field strongly preferred. Certified Fluid Power Specialist, preferred.
• 1 year of relevant work experience, preferred.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is achieved near open bays with no control over weather conditions.
• There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises. Hearing protection should be used in these environments.
• There are potential of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, compressed air and exposure to chemicals.
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work.
• Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, crimping machines, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, heat guns, lathe, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, mills, and electric cords.

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 25 lbs. of force on a regular basis through the day, depending on work related circumstances.
• Must be able to be attentive to job at hand to complete tasks consistently correctly.
• Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another level.
• Standing or Sitting for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Reaching – extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned above.
• Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms.
• Pulling – using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job.
• Manual dexterity – picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily.
• Feeling – being able to determine objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips.
• 100% Employee Owned - ESOP
• Health Insurance (3 plan options)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA - Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Vision insurance
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance options
• Life Insurance
• And more!