Assembly Technician III

Entek; Lebanon (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Entek in Lebanon, OR, is seeking a skilled individual to assemble and service specialized machines and equipment. This role demands the ability to read blueprints and apply mechanical skills in various assembly tasks.

The candidate will travel for installation and provide local customer support, with an emphasis on effective communication and problem-solving abilities. A trade school program certificate or equivalent experience is required.

The position involves frequent exposure to loud environments and mechanical assembly tasks.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Must be able to travel for installation and service.
• Excellent verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machines and equipment using blueprints.
• Travel for installation and service as needed.
• Perform welding and fabrication as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Trade school program certificate

Job description

ENTEK is synonymous with some of the world’s best lead-acid separators, lithium-ion separators, extruders, and engineering services for the battery and extrusion markets. We operate on six continents; astronomical growth for the simple lead-acid battery separator company James Young and Pete Johnson founded in Lebanon, OR in 1984.

Our intimate knowledge of both the design and manufacturing of separators spurred the introduction of our high-speed co-rotating twin-screw E-Max extruder in 1998—recognized as the fastest to install and easiest to operate extruder on the market.

In 2001, our first lithium-ion battery separator line expanded our reach in Asian markets, delivering a quality product at a market-leading price. Our success here is fueled by consistently living our core values of respect, integrity, commitment, and innovation.

From state-of-the-art separators and extruders, to 360° engineering and support for all of it, ENTEK’s commitment to non-stop innovation and attention to customer service keeps production lines humming. We are set up to make sure that a world at work has what it needs to stay at work, 24-7.

Job Description

SUMMARY Assembles machines, equipment, and their subassemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Travel for installation and service (in the US and abroad) as required to service customers.
• Service and support for local customer base, as well.
• Plan assembly procedures, following blueprints and schematic drawings and specifications.
• Assemble equipment with bolts, welds, or other fastening devices to foundation or other structures.
• Install moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and work them to test proper movement.
• Bend and install pipe for hydraulic systems.
• Align and mesh gears in gearbox to assemble system of gears using alignment & measurement tools to ensure proper assembly tolerances.
• Perform welding and fabrication of pipe, structural, and tube construction.
• Test or assist in testing operation of completed product.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job may occasionally require supervisory responsibility of Assembly Tech I or Assembly Tech II positions if required to complete a job.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Trade school program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to travel. Position requires excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to work well with customers, other employees and supervisors.

Additional Information

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced algebra, trigonometry. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, engineering equations. Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must use proper lifting technique when required to lift and/or move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The Maintenance Millwright work frequently requires work to be done above ground level, using ladders, lift platforms, scaffolding, catwalks, safety belts, etc.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and assignments may change as operations necessitate.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disabled/Veteran