Electro-Mechanical Assembler
About The Position
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of semi-skilled electronic and electro-mechanical subassembly and assembly operations. Builds and assembles units such as power supplies, modules, chassis drawers, cable harnesses, printed circuit boards, electronic systems, and subassemblies. Solders and de-solders through-hole and surface-mount components and installs or removes discrete components on printed circuit assemblies and panels using soldering irons or hot-air techniques. The role involves following production drawings, sample assemblies, verbal instructions, schematics, work instructions, wiring diagrams, and bills of material. The assembler mounts and connects components, joins or secures parts using appropriate processes and tools, performs inspections and basic testing, troubleshoots and repairs defective products, and records production information. Work must meet established workmanship, cleanliness, safety, and quality standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma and some vocational or technical training.
- Two to five years of directly related experience.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and other written information.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic and apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions in situations with limited standardization.
- Ability to enter time and data into a computer system; may require knowledge of database, inventory, manufacturing, spreadsheet, or word-processing software.
- Ability to follow specific procedures and detailed instructions completely.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Follow production drawings, sample assemblies, verbal instructions, schematics, work instructions, wiring diagrams, and bills of material to complete assemblies.
- Apply established acceptable workmanship practices throughout electronic assembly work.
- Select components from worksheets and wiring diagrams.
- Mount electronic components on chassis panels and printed circuit assemblies using hand tools, soldering equipment, voltmeters, and related test instrumentation.
- Prepare, orient, position, and align components and parts for assembly.
- Connect component leads and route wires between components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
- Join or secure parts using crimping, staking, screws, bolts, rivets, welding, soldering, cementing, press fitting, or similar operations.
- Use hand and small power tools to install components in boards, cables, and connectors; inspect parts and perform basic tests.
- Perform other assembly tasks as needed, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding.
- Adjust or trim components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
- Perform hand soldering and, when required, soldering and general inspection under a microscope.
- Perform online go/no-go testing and inspection to verify that parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
- Troubleshoot finished products and replace defective components or parts.
- Rework and repair defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
- Follow safety procedures when using and handling flammable and hazardous chemicals, and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
- Complete quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
- Record information on production records, logs, and other report forms.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
