Assembler Level III

Georg Fischer•Irwindale, CA

4d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Assembler is responsible for accurately building instruments, sensors, and other GF products in accordance 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 and critical processes and contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment. The position may collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement and to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. In addition to Assembler I and II duties, the Assembler III supports safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives; investigates recurring defects, process disruptions, and production losses; and leads or supports root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and complex troubleshooting. The role provides technical guidance on assembly methods, testing procedures, critical processes, product requirements, and workmanship standards across multiple product families and production cells. The employee must demonstrate proficiency in at least seven production cells and support training, qualification, and certification activities, including maintaining required IPC and advanced technical certifications.

Requirements

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 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 and serve as a department technical resource.
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.
Obtain and maintain IPC and other business-required certifications applicable to the role.
Regular use of hands and arms for fingering, handling, feeling, and reaching; ability to talk or hear.
Ability to sit frequently and stand and walk occasionally.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Support safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste, reduce risk, improve efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction, and support 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 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 compliance with quality, testing, and manufacturing standards.
Follow method sheets and critical processes while supporting safety, minimal scrap, on-time delivery, and productivity goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
120 hours of annual paid time off, 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