Assembly & Test Technician (Edwards Vacuum)

Edwards Vacuum LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,168 - 36,051; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus

Medical benefits

401k with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Development

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum LLC is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician in Buffalo, NY, to support production at their new facility. Your role involves assembling and testing components to ensure quality output while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, mechanical construction knowledge, and experience with hand tools. The company offers a salary ranging from $18.27 to $26.17 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent/associated experience.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical component construction.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test modules in line with production targets.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Follow assembly and test instructions accurately.
• Support and train team members.
• Perform quality checks to ensure assembled products meet standards.

Skills

Mechanical component construction

Assembly and testing

Ability to read engineered drawings

Use of hand and small power tools

Ability to work autonomously

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Location and Compensation

Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP).

Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013

Salary Range: $18.27 - $26.17

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.

Your role

As an Assembly & Test Technician, your mission is to support various work centers, including electronics, pump module assembly, system assembly & test, and final assembly, to ensure seamless production flow and high-quality output. The A&T Technician will primarily build and assemble modules, cables and dry pumps using engineered drawings and documented requirements. The A&T Technician is required to meet the build standard as defined in the assembly and test procedures and maintain a continuous throughput in their area of responsibility. You will report to the Assembly & Test Technician Leader.

• Assemble and test modules, cables and dry pumps in line with the daily production plan - focusing on quality and output targets.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area.
• Follow assembly and test instructions and procedures to meet output quality requirements.
• Support the training of team members and collaborate to drive improvement and efficiency.
• Maintain a good working relationship with department colleagues and the supporting departments.
• Communicate and seek guidance where there are errors or difficulty in build.
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the assembly meets quality standards.

To succeed, you will need

The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High School diploma or equivalent / associated experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the principles of mechanical component constructions and assembly and test. Dependent on assigned area.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams.
• Experience with hand tools and small power tools, including pneumatic.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

Physical Demands

This role emphasizes repetitive assembly tasks, often on a line, requiring fine motor skills and endurance.

• Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (85% of the time), with manual and finger dexterity for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small objects; arm-hand steadiness for stability.
• Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (41% of the time), with occasional traversing.
• Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, or positions materials, involving exertion up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible amounts frequently; trunk strength for repeated support.
• Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body continually or almost continually (26% of the time), requiring flexibility.
• Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (48% of the time), often involving prolonged sitting or standing with repetitive arm/leg use.
• Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to noise, contaminants, or distractions daily (41-52% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes) every day (91% of the time).

Benefits Summary:

Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.

What you can expect from us:

• Excellent working conditions and benefits.
• Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market.
• Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment.
• You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs.
• We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere - and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact.
• You can be creative and promote your own ideas.
• Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.