Assembly Technician I or II

Elemental Brands•Reno, NV

18h•$21 - $22

About The Position

Elemental Brands is hiring a full-time Assembly Technician I or II to assemble and manufacture linear lighting applications. Serving under Production leadership, the technician provides hands-on technical expertise and must pay close attention to detail and follow basic safety practices and procedures. The specific level and pay will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The position assists with customized LED component or system projects and performs electronic and electro-mechanical assembly. The technician follows established procedures to check, test, and inspect finished goods before shipment, conducts and records tests of electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Assembly Technician I: High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience and training, and at least one year working in manufacturing/distribution, quality assurance, assembly, testing, or an environment using hand tools and equipment.
Assembly Technician II: High school diploma/GED or equivalent, and at least two years working in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated high-quality production and productivity in a current position, including training in in-process inspection and extensive soldering experience.
Knowledge of quality best practices, continuous-improvement principles and practices, and ISO regulations.
Knowledge of LEDs, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications.
Knowledge of low-voltage electricity and electrical/electronic machinery or equipment, including soldering stations, solder baths, fume extractors, injection molding machinery, wire cutting/stripping machinery, and A/C compressor operation.
Knowledge of advanced production machinery, including industrial wet saws, laser cutters, laminators, and other machines used to assemble light guide panels.
Ability to safely use metrology tools and test equipment, including calipers, handheld photometers, and multimeters, to evaluate product conformance.
Knowledge of standard tooling, including wire cutters, wire strippers, wire terminal crimpers, measuring tools, and sealant applicators.
Knowledge of hand soldering.
Ability to operate and maintain modern office and computer equipment and specialized software applications; proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel).
Ability to strategize, plan, organize, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively and on time, including organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting critical deadlines.
Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines.
Effective spoken and written English communication, in person and over the telephone, with excellent listening skills.
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while demonstrating attention to detail, independent work habits, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Fishbowl Inventory.

Responsibilities

Assist with projects involving customized LED components and/or systems.
Perform a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical assembly tasks.
Follow established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect finished goods before shipment.
Conduct tests of electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality, and record results.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance, 100% paid by the employer; available the first of the month following hire.
Company-matched 401(k) plan at 5%, with no vesting schedule.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Three paid flexible holidays per year.
Seven paid holidays.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA), with a $200 annual employer contribution.
Career Development Plan Program.
Discounted corporate gym membership at South Reno Athletic Club.
Tuition assistance.
Employee discount.
Monthly birthday lunch celebrations.
On-site snacks and beverages.
Employee referral bonus program.