Assembly Technician – 1st Shift
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The purpose of this position
Assemble and test optical systems and sub‑assemblies to precise specifications – prototype work with some supervision (production jobs requiring more in-depth skills). Jobs are performed in Assembly Department or Clean Room. Accuracy of assembly is extremely critical; failure to follow proper technique may not be immediately apparent.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of components; assembly of components into housings without supervision
- Preparation of hardware (including but not limited to painting, alodine, priming, cleaning of non‑optical surfaces)
- Assembly of components per routers, drawings, and written procedures
- Alignment of systems to meet specifications
- Alignment of assemblies and in-process testing (basic interferometry and open optical testing)
- Processing and final testing documentation per requirement with some supervision
- Preparation of assemblies for shipment to customer with review from supervisor or Tech III
Requirements
- Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise
- Problem solving independently on routine production with awareness of when assistance is needed.
- Must be capable of solving routine production problems as they arise
- Must be capable of setting up basic optical testing and performing tests without supervision
- Good organizational skills and ability to be flexible with changing work demands
- Ability to gather data for submission to QA
- Attention to detail and quality paramount.
- Flexibility to work to deadlines.
- DMAIC yellow belt training
Working Conditions
- Class 10000 cleanroom in most cases,
- Class 1000 cleanroom in special cases.
- Lifting of materials ranging from light to medium weight from possibly floor level to approximately 2 feet above bench height.
- Occasional heavy lifting with assistance
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years industrial experience Blueprint reading Math skills should include Algebra and Basic Trigonometry
Additional Information
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $22.00 hourly rate - $26.50 hourly rate.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
- Pension plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness program
- Disease management programs