Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Harvard Bioscience; Holliston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Bioscience is seeking a skilled individual for a 6-month temporary position in Holliston, MA, focusing on assembly, testing, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of electronic equipment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in similar roles, a high school diploma, and the ability to read schematics. Key responsibilities include installing cables, performing final quality control, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Physical demands include lifting and manual dexterity in assembly processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assembler, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of various types of electronic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, mechanical drawings and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Install or assemble cables, PCB assemblies, mechanical assemblies, DC motors, LCD/LED displays.
• Perform final test and QC of products.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Oral communication

Ability to read schematics

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Summary

To provide skilled work in the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, installation, repair, operation and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. This role is a 6 month temporary role in our Hollison, MA office

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Install or assemble cables, PCB assemblies, mechanical assemblies, DC motors, LCD/LED displays.

Perform final test and QC of products

Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience or equivalent

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year of experience as an assembler, installation, maintenance, repair and operation of various types of electronic equipment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, mechanical drawings and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

In exercising this function the incumbent should be able to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force constantly move objects.

Manual dexterity is required in assembly process. Ability to read and follow schematics for assembly and troubleshooting is required.

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; sit and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

Some physical effort is required in that incumbent is required to move or lift systems, terminals or tool boxes. Must work occasionally in awkward positions such as: bending, stooping, climbing ladders. Hazards are present in electrical shocks and minor cut and bruises. Fumes, dust and noise are present; care must be taken with the use of equipment and cleaning materials.

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

Competency

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Applies design principles
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication
• Listens and gets clarification
• Responds well to questions.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities
• Uses time efficiently
• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Applies feedback to improve performance
• Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Completes work in timely manner;
• Observes safety and security procedures
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions, initiative
• Asks for and offers help when needed.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERAN/DISABILITY

FLSA Non Exempt

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.