Assembly Technician

Xact Metal • State College, PA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Xact Metal, Inc. is hiring a full-time Production/Assembly/Installation Technician for its State College, Pennsylvania location. The position primarily involves assembling, troubleshooting, and testing machine components in a clean room environment, along with completing accurate, timely, and thorough process documentation and production reports according to company protocol. The technician may also install and repair equipment and provide equipment or process training at customer sites. The role requires following company and industry standards, safety procedures, and established practices. Local applicants, or people able to report punctually to the State College office during normal work hours and as needed, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Requirements

• An A.A.S. degree from an accredited mechatronics or related program, such as automated manufacturing technology, electrical technology, electromechanical maintenance technology, engineering CAD or design technology, electronics and computer engineering or technology, or robotics and automation technology; alternatively, at least four years of mechatronics-specific work experience may substitute for the degree.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and follow instructions, blueprints, schematics, and test plans in written, electronic, diagram, or schedule form.
• Solid math and reasoning skills to prepare, compile, and validate data and reports.
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate metrics, and use appropriate problem-analysis and problem-solving techniques to assess technical production issues.
• Comfort with technology, software, spreadsheets, Microsoft Office products, and smartphones, and willingness to learn new systems, techniques, and technologies.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and provide personal transportation to accounts or business events as needed (approximately 15%).
• Ability to travel by standard carrier air and/or train if hired; periodic day and overnight travel may be required, and sporadic future international travel may be required.
• If background checks are required by job duties, results must be satisfactory to the company.
• Must adhere to OSHA and other safety standards, company policies and procedures, and prescribed best practices and industry standards.
• Ability to perform the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodation where applicable, including repetitive tasks; prolonged sitting or standing and routine walking; reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally; required visual abilities and manual dexterity; and clear speech and understanding of others.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment in designated workspaces; some areas may restrict contact lenses.

Nice To Haves

• Direct work experience with electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems.
• Additive manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications and collaborate with team members to plan assembly or build operations that meet assigned tasks, work orders, and customer specifications.
• Use appropriate industry techniques, precision tools, and specialized machinery to work with raw materials and assemble parts according to assigned tasks, work orders, and contract specifications.
• Test parts and systems and conduct quality control according to company and industry protocols; assess in-process components, identify defects, and determine root causes of quality issues.
• Provide feedback to team members resolving quality issues and facilitate communication with management to help prevent repeated defects and losses.
• Participate in designing improvements.
• Propose and implement timely, cost-effective corrective actions and continuous process improvements, and verify the effectiveness of changes.
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough process documentation and production reports according to company protocol.
• Lead or assist with equipment installation and repair and conduct equipment or process training at customer sites.
• Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of specific equipment according to established company procedures.
• Travel to customer or site visits, trade shows, and other business-related events as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, with voluntary plan participation.
• Six weeks of vacation per calendar year, prorated from the start date.
• Two weeks of sick time per calendar year, prorated from the start date.
• One week of personal time per calendar year, prorated from the start date.
• Bonus program based on company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree