Assembler (Cable Shop)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, performs a wide variety of repetitive and non-repetitive bench or line mechanical subassembly and assembly operations of a semi-skilled nature to produce products, making required minor adjustments in the assemblies as needed. Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with close supervision. Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of mechanical assembly. Interprets and works from schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material to understand the required parts and steps needed to complete the assigned assembly. Makes accurate mathematical calculations and uses precision measuring instruments as required. Uses a wide variety of hand and power tools to perform skilled fitting and assembly work. Inspect parts and performs basic tests. Tends machines, such as arbor presses or riveting machine, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line. Works at different workstations as production needs require. Works on lines where tasks vary as different model of same article moves along line. Performs basic testing, assembly and or disassembly of mechanical assemblies using both traditional and non-traditional tooling such as multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power supply, function generator, LCD meter, screwdriver, torque wrench, standard wrench, etc. Works on assembled components, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with simple hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation. Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation. Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device. Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place. May perform other simple assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies. Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics. May perform hand soldering using a soldering iron. May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope. Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards. Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products. Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel. Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications. Must be able to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely. Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process. Records information on production records, logs and other report forms. Perform manufacturing/assembly, repair, testing, inspecting of marine seismic cables and related products/components. Prepare marine seismic cables and components for storage and shipping. Cross-train to work on other Cable Shop lines. Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and some degree of vocational or technical training
0-2 years of directly related experience
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to enter time and data into a computer system.
U.S. Person for access to ITAR-Controlled Technical Data.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning, lead preparation, component mounting, parts orientation.
Knowledge of database software; inventory software; manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and/or word processing software.

Responsibilities

Follows production drawings, sample assemblies and verbal instructions with close supervision.
Interprets and works from schematics, drawings, work instructions and bills of material.
Makes accurate mathematical calculations and uses precision measuring instruments.
Uses a wide variety of hand and power tools to perform skilled fitting and assembly work.
Inspects parts and performs basic tests.
Tends machines, such as arbor presses or riveting machine, to perform force fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
Works at different workstations as production needs require.
Performs basic testing, assembly and or disassembly of mechanical assemblies using both traditional and non-traditional tooling.
Works on assembled components, requiring manual dexterity and the ability to work with simple hand tools, soldering equipment, volt meters and other related test instrumentation.
Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.
May perform other simple assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies.
Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
May perform hand soldering using a soldering iron.
May perform work (soldering and general inspection) under microscope.
Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
Troubleshoots and replaces defects of finished products.
Reworks and repairs defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
Follows safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals required to meet all cleanliness specifications.
Ensures that quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
Records information on production records, logs and other report forms.
Perform manufacturing/assembly, repair, testing, inspecting of marine seismic cables and related products/components.
Prepare marine seismic cables and components for storage and shipping.
Cross-train to work on other Cable Shop lines.
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.