Assembler Level III

Georg Fischer•Irwindale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assembler is responsible for accurately building instruments, sensors, and other GF products in compliance with established quality, testing, and manufacturing standards. The role prioritizes personal and team safety while supporting production goals for minimal scrap, on-time delivery, and productivity. Assemblers follow method sheets, adhere to critical processes, and contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment. The position may involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. In addition to all Assembler I and II duties, the Assembler III supports safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role analyzes recurring defects and production disruptions, supports or leads root-cause investigations and corrective actions, and troubleshoots complex issues involving manufacturing processes, equipment, testing, and workmanship standards. The Assembler III serves as a technical resource across multiple product families and production cells, demonstrates proficiency in at least seven production cells, and supports employee training, qualification, certification, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Typically 3 or more years of assembly, manufacturing, or technical production experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of all Assembler II requirements.
Demonstrated expertise across multiple production cells, manufacturing processes, testing methods, and product families.
Proven ability to support or lead employee training, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and continuous improvement activities.
Advanced knowledge of assembly methods, manufacturing processes, testing procedures, critical process controls, and product requirements across multiple production cells.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex safety, quality, productivity, equipment, and process-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to support continuous improvement, Kaizen, corrective action, and operational excellence initiatives that produce measurable results.
Ability to train, mentor, certify, and develop employees and evaluate competency in standardized work and critical manufacturing processes.
Ability to obtain and maintain IPC and other business-required technical certifications applicable to the role.
Ability to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, reduce risk, improve efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and advance operational excellence.
Analyze recurring defects, process disruptions, and production losses; lead or support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and complex troubleshooting involving manufacturing processes, equipment, testing, and workmanship standards.
Provide technical guidance on assembly methods, testing procedures, critical manufacturing processes, product requirements, and workmanship standards across multiple product families and production cells.
Demonstrate proficiency across a minimum of seven production cells, including their critical manufacturing processes, testing procedures, operating instructions, and product-specific requirements, while supporting department production needs.
Support employee training, qualification, and certification activities; mentor employees and share knowledge while maintaining required IPC and advanced technical certifications.
Accurately build instruments, sensors, and other GF products in accordance with quality, testing, and manufacturing standards.
Follow method sheets and critical processes while supporting safety, minimal scrap, on-time delivery, and productivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
120 hours of paid time off annually, combined PTO and sick leave accruals.
401(k) match of 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment.
Profit sharing up to 2%.
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Safe and team-oriented work environment.
Climate-controlled facility.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Carpool Reimbursement Program.
Gym Reimbursement Program.
Bonus.