Master Assemblers - 1st shifts - Perm role

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ContractStaffingRecruiters.com in Middletown, Connecticut is looking for a detail-oriented assembler responsible for accurately assembling jobs, maintaining workspace cleanliness, and training other staff as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess a high problem-solving ability, knowledge of tool usage, and familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. A commitment to safety protocols and teamwork is crucial for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret prints or manuals.
• Knowledge of using lubricants & Loctite.
• Experience in maintaining an organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assemble jobs efficiently with attention to detail.
• Inspect parts to ensure they meet specifications.
• Train other assemblers and lead special projects.

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to solder and use torch

Team collaboration

Tool usage knowledge

Understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics

Tools

Hand tools

Drill

Hydraulic press

Mini lathe

Job description

Responsibilities

• Get assigned work from racks or supervisor.
• Clock in and out of jobs.
• Lay out each job neatly.
• Ability to read and use prints or manuals to verify build.
• Assemble jobs quickly, efficiently, and correctly.
• Maintain vigilance to identify and prevent potential errors before they occur.
• Examine parts and make sure they conform with specifications and have no defects; report any issues.
• Bring completed work to the supervisor and ask him/her to test and verify it meets our standards and passes through inspection.
• Understand which hand tools do what and use them appropriately.
• Master the use of special tooling.
• Know how to effectively use drill & hydraulic presses, as well as mini lathes.
• Able to build all products including new designs, with little-to-no assistance.
• Able to silver solder and use torch.
• High level problem solver.
• Lead other duties, Research & Development, and/or special projects, as assigned by your supervisor (i.e., material handling).
• Ability to look at a job and know the most efficient hand movements and tool usage to complete the job.
• Understand the “Law of Diminishing Returns”.
• Train other Assemblers as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the entire assembly department to address challenges and optimize processes, and a passion for assisting others as needed.
• Have full knowledge of lubricants & Loctite usage, as well as seal and O-Ring usage.
• Have a basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Have full knowledge of wiring schematics.
• Ability to build all necessary Control Boxes.
• Once completed work has been approved: clean, bag, and tag.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace by performing general housekeeping duties as needed.
• Perform duties and tasks while following all safety protocols.
• Work and communicate efficiently with all co-workers to address challenges and optimize processes.