Laser Systems Assembler & Precision Builder

IPG Photonics; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and Sick time

12 paid Holidays

401K plan with employer match

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble, align, configure, debug, and test precision electromechanical and optical parts for laser processing workstations. Read blueprints, meet production schedules, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will use hand and power tools, read schematics, and participate in continuous improvement to optimize assembly processes while maintaining a clean, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Technical school graduate or equivalent experience.
• Competent with optical measurement tools, gauges, and meters.
• Neat, accurate, and consistent work.
• Works well independently and takes responsibility for own work.
• Attention to detail and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, commission, configure, debug, align, test, components into custom designed Laser Systems, using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates.
• Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications and customer specifications using instruments, such as micrometers, calipers, and height gauges.
• Solder and wire electrical and electronic components in specified location on assembly.
• Repair, rework, and calibrate assemblies to meet operational tolerances.
• Fabricate parts using shop equipment, as required.
• Produce/assemble Systems that meet established quality goals.
• Windows computer setup and configuration.
• Commission, debug, system and confirm functionality and testing of machines.
• Test functional performance of completed electromechanical assemblies, using test equipment.
• Create, maintain and improve documents and procedures that test electromechanical and measurement systems.
• Perform Checkout and Quality checks of systems.
• Plan and establish assembly sequences to meet production and project goals.
• When missing these goals, work with Manufacturing Supervisor and Project Manager to develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Support a safe and clean work environment by adhering to and enforcing ILT safety programs, policies, and regulations.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Advise Purchasing on required materials for Systems and assist in developing and implementing corrective action plans when required.
• Perform continuous improvement activities aimed at improving safety, efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations within the guidelines of company policy.
• Suggest process changes at the operational level of the organization that further the implementation of company strategies.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

Soldering

Blueprint reading

Manual dexterity

Independent work

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Technical school graduate

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Test equipment

Job description

IPG Photonics is seeking an Assembly Technician to assemble, align, configure, debug, and test precision electromechanical and optical parts for laser processing workstations. Read blueprints, meet production schedules, and ensure quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will use hand and power tools, read schematics, and participate in continuous improvement to optimize assembly processes while maintaining a clean, safe workplace.