Assembler 1 - Lathem, NY
About The Position
Assembler 1 – Latham, NY Build critical MRI magnet components at the final stage of production, ensuring quality, safety, and precision in every unit assembled. Your role: You will assemble MRI magnet components at the end of the production line using hand tools such as drills, wrenches, and fastening equipment. Your work directly supports the completion of high-quality medical imaging systems used in hospitals worldwide. You will install magnets and secure components onto designated pallets according to detailed work instructions and specifications, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards. You will perform in-process quality checks, monitor output for defects, and communicate any abnormalities promptly to maintain product integrity and compliance. You will operate production equipment safely while following established procedures, 6S practices, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Forklift operation to support material movement is preferred. You will document daily production activities using basic computer systems, access digital work instructions, and collaborate with supervisors and teammates to continuously improve workflow and efficiency. You're the right fit if: You’ve acquired experience in a manufacturing or production environment as an individual contributor performing hands-on assembly work. Experience using drills, hand tools, and assembling nuts and bolts is required; forklift experience is preferred. Your skills include mechanical aptitude, ability to read and follow detailed work instructions, basic computer proficiency for production documentation, and strong attention to quality and safety standards. Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification) is a plus. You have a High School Diploma, vocational training, or equivalent. You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. You’re a reliable team player with strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a structured manufacturing environment under close supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Requirements
- Experience in a manufacturing or production environment as an individual contributor performing hands-on assembly work.
- Experience using drills, hand tools, and assembling nuts and bolts is required
- Skills include mechanical aptitude, ability to read and follow detailed work instructions, basic computer proficiency for production documentation, and strong attention to quality and safety standards.
- High School Diploma, vocational training, or equivalent.
- Ability to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
- Reliable team player with strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a structured manufacturing environment under close supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift operation to support material movement is preferred.
- Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assemble MRI magnet components at the end of the production line using hand tools such as drills, wrenches, and fastening equipment.
- Install magnets and secure components onto designated pallets according to detailed work instructions and specifications, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards.
- Perform in-process quality checks, monitor output for defects, and communicate any abnormalities promptly to maintain product integrity and compliance.
- Operate production equipment safely while following established procedures, 6S practices, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
- Document daily production activities using basic computer systems, access digital work instructions, and collaborate with supervisors and teammates to continuously improve workflow and efficiency.
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
