Assembly Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
Excelitas Technologies is hiring Assembly Technicians for its Billerica, Massachusetts Manufacturing Center, which designs and manufactures advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. The site produces laser-based Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging tools used in ophthalmic care and other medical specialties. The Assembly Technician supports manufacturing and continuous-improvement goals, including product cost reduction, product-quality improvement, shorter cycle times, and process validation. The role works with Manufacturing and Process Engineers and performs manufacturing operations involving parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Duties include assisting with setup, rework, quality testing, and methods or procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. This is a first-shift position, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The stated salary range is $22.00–$33.00, depending on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0–5+ years of experience in a related field.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Microscope experience.
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices using Standard Operating Procedures.
- Ability to use measurement devices, record data, and produce assemblies to written specifications.
- Manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and visual acuity.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Ability to perform repetitive work while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work closely with others.
- Basic soldering skills.
- Basic understanding of electricity.
- Knowledge of hardware such as digital voltmeters and temperature meters, and familiarity with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
- Detail-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a controlled environment area.
- Demonstrated ability to train other or new operators.
Responsibilities
- Understand and communicate work instructions, updates, and issues in English with team members and engineers.
- Assemble and package products.
- Complete paperwork related to assemblies and production activity.
- Communicate discrepancies or potential issues as needed.
- Use measuring devices, prints, quality-control documents, specifications, and requirements.
- Operate mechanical, electrical, and optical tools and equipment for quality inspection.
- Assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify manufacturing processes and work with engineers on experiments.
- Maintain high quality standards in the assembly of medical products.
- Use programs to collect and evaluate operating data and make on-line adjustments to products, instruments, or equipment.
- Perform operational testing and fault isolation on systems, equipment, or manufacturing processes, including basic troubleshooting.
- Assist in the design, construction, testing, and checkout of test equipment.
- Keep accurate records and documentation of activities.
- Maintain product traceability and identification, and identify and segregate non-conforming product.
- Maintain records and a clean-room environment in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Train other or new associates as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
