Production Technician II - Final Assembly

MSA Safety Inc.; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety Inc. in Cranberry Township, PA is hiring a Production Technician II for Final Assembly on 3rd shift. The role focuses on assembly, calibration gas application, testing, and wiring of moderately complex instruments.

You will also perform visual inspections, complete paperwork, and operate test equipment. Required experience includes 18+ months in electronics manufacturing, soldering proficiency, and an Associates degree in electronics or the equivalent in experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months electronics manufacturing or related experience.
• Past soldering experience required and instrumental in instrument assembly.
• Associates degree in electronics or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, calibrate gas instruments and test sub-assemblies with wiring/soldering.
• Perform visual inspection and minor repairs; complete and input paperwork.
• Set up and operate test equipment; read wiring diagrams; follow procedures.

Skills

Soldering

Electronics assembly

Reading drawings

Education

Associates Degree in electronics or electronic technology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

3rd Shift - 11:00 pm - 7:00 am - Monday through Friday

Starting Pay $27.35/hr + $1.00 shift differential

Pay Grade HR140

# of Openings: 1

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA is hiring for a Production Technician II for Final Assembly. This position is primarily responsible for:

• Assembly, applying calibration gas, and tests, including set-up, of moderately complex instruments and/or sub-assemblies requiring wiring and soldering. May be required to improvise methods and equipment setups using basic electronics knowledge. May be required to pick parts from the warehouse.

• Visual inspection and performing minor repairs.

• Completing and maintaining relevant paperwork and inputs information in computer system.

Note: This position performs the duties listed based on department schedule and workload. Amount of time spent on specific tasks may vary from day to day.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum 18 months electronics manufacturing or other related experience required.
• Requires considerable on-the-job training and/or vocational training.
• Past soldering experience required.
• Past experience building level I instruments preferred.
• Length of time required to become proficient on the job, producing work of acceptable quality and quantity is from 7-12 months.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree in electronics or electronic technology required.
• In lieu of degree, 3 years of experience working in the permanent instrument area required.

Special Skills, Training or Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in soldering.

Ability to:

• read and understand drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• use a variety of test equipment.
• read wiring diagrams.
• understand standard units of measure.
• set-up and interpret results of various measuring devices, including oscilloscopes and volt meters.
• perform standard software operations including SAP.
• sometimes lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• use power and hand tools, and ability to use custom tooling.
• regularly perform fine finger and hand activity / steady hand required.
• effectively communicate with various levels within the organization including training of new associates and temporaries.
• work independently with minimal supervision.
• prioritize and organize work.
• Stand, sit and/or move around for full shift.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed:

• in a production plant environment with limited exposure to elements such as dust, noise, or temperature changes.
• with moderate exposure to mechanical, electrical, fire, or other hazards.
• with moderate exposure to small amount of various chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and methopropranpynal alcohol.
• with regular exposure to compressed toxic gasses during calibration.

Required Safety Equipment:

Safety glasses and steel toes shoes.

Other PPE may be required per Job Safety Analysis.

Individuals with pace makers may be prohibited from working in specific work areas due to the operation of UV ovens.