Mechanical Assembler

The Baker Company; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

HRA

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Baker Company is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to join our Sanford, ME team. This full-time role involves reading blueprints, performing assembly, testing and inspecting biological safety cabinets, and ensuring quality and efficiency on a fast-paced line.

Responsibilities include using various tools, recording test data, and applying Lean principles to reduce waste. Relocation or sponsorship are not offered. The position pays $20.00 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly skills.
• Basic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop orders and work instructions.
• Perform and understand Soap Bubble and Filter Leak procedures in areas as required.
• Perform final inspection for overall appearance of product to include panel fit-up, paint finish and cleanliness as required.
• Take all required airflow readings and qualify each cabinet for basic operation and performance in areas as required.
• Record data and generate an electronic copy of the Unit Test Report for each cabinet tested.
• Perform simple mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Use hand power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, stud welders, and various pneumatic tools.
• Work as a part of a team.
• Work at a fast pace in a manufacturing line environment and meet takt times.
• Cross train in multiple areas of the Assembly department.
• Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Job description

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Mechanical Assembler

Full Time Regular Sanford, ME, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1569

Salary Range: $20.00 To $20.00 Hourly

For nearly 75 years, The Baker Company has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for air containment, contamination control, and controlled environments. Our products, including biological safety cabinets, clean benches, fume hoods, and pharmacy isolators, offer unmatched user and product protection for various applications. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge biological and pharmaceutical research by some of the world's leading companies and research organizations.

The Baker Company is offering a $500 sign on bonus for this position after 90 days of fulltime employment.

Join our Assembly team and play a critical role in manufacturing biological safety cabinets that protect scientists, healthcare workers, and patients around the world.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop orders and work instructions.
• Perform and understand Soap Bubble and Filter Leak procedures in areas as required.
• Perform final inspection for overall appearance of product to include panel fit-up, paint finish and cleanliness as required.
• Take all required airflow readings and qualify each cabinet for basic operation and performance in areas as required.
• Record data and generate an electronic copy of the Unit Test Report for each cabinet tested. Responsible for quality of units processed by assuring that final appearance, squareness, interchangeability of parts, as well as integrity of unit is superior level for all qualified product lines in areas as required.
• Perform simple mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Use hand power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, stud welders, and various pneumatic tools.
• Work as a part of a team.
• Work at a fast pace in a manufacturing line environment and meet takt times.
• Cross train in multiple areas of the Assembly department.
• Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
• Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervision.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS:

• Meet required production levels
• Mechanical Assembly skills
• Quality oriented
• Safety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs periodically.
• Must be able to assist others in 2 person lifting requirements up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, climb or bend for up to 8 hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical assembly skills
• Basic problem-solving skills

BENEFITS:

• Medical and Dental
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and Disability Insurances
• 401(k) and Company Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• And More!

This position is physically located in Sanford, Maine. Relocation and employment sponsorship are not offered.

The hourly rate for this role is $20.00 USD. The range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. The Baker Company considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.