Assembler 1 - PM Shift

Nortech Systems, Inc. • Bemidji, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Nortech Systems is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products. We proudly serve mission critical markets, including medical imaging, medical devices, industrial, and aerospace & defense. Nortech delivers exceptional value by solving complex challenges through innovative, customized engineering, design, manufacturing, and data management solutions. Our expertise is in complex cable, PCBA and integrated higher-level assemblies. Our team is focused on delivering lifesaving products from medical devices which detect and treat cancer to mission-critical components for airplanes and submarines. Nortech’s customers include some of the biggest names in industry, medical devices and aerospace and defense. We take pride in our team’s role in making products that make a difference.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; or one month of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reading, understanding, and accurately following written instructions.
• Listening and following oral instructions.
• Using electronic devices and computing systems.
• Must be a US Citizen, or US Permanent Resident (“green card holder”), and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights.

Nice To Haves

• Three months’ related manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience operating hand tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete basic assembly tasks at a proficiency level and quality standard as required by the plant.
• Read and accurately follow written build instructions to perform assigned operations including, but not limited to, numbered lists, color coding, technical descriptions, change orders, and diagrams.
• Perform operations as defined in product documentation to build and/or assemble a variety of components. Operations include, but are not limited to, assembling, crimping, and preparing.
• Perform assigned operations with a variety of materials, as defined by customer requirements. Apply method and process as defined by work instruction and plant standards.
• Operate common hand tools and various types of equipment designed to complete specific tasks.
• Use glues or adhesives to bond materials, as required.
• Clean parts and/or assemblies using common solvents, as required.
• Complete corrective actions and measures as directed and in a timely and accurate manner. Initiate documentation and process efficiencies and corrections.
• Follow quality and safety procedures to ensure compliance standards are met or exceeded; assist in attaining department quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Participate in and complete training assignments including on-the-job learning as instructed to develop skills and effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and participate in the creation and updating of processes and work instructions as requested.
• Maintain assembly records according to instructions and in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understand and maintain Safety and Housekeeping Standards.
• Support quality systems and check with supervisor upon discovery of issues that may adversely affect the customer; ask questions and request assistance from supervisor as needed to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate and support Nortech’s Mission, Core Values, policies and procedures at all times.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance for employee & family, including a 100% company-paid base medical plan for employees
• 401k with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• $1,500 sign on bonus for Assembly workers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED