Electromechanical Assembler I

Omega Engineering Inc•Sunbury, OH

10h•$18 - $24

About The Position

Assembles electronic components, subassemblies, and products according to quality specifications and process procedures. The role involves interpreting technical documents and instructions, selecting components, assembling electronic and mechanical products, connecting wiring, and using hand tools, soldering equipment, and precision instruments. The assembler also performs intermediate processing, repairs and adjustments, testing, inspection, documentation, and coordination with supervisors or engineers to resolve production issues. The position requires producing parts and products efficiently while minimizing waste and rework. The work environment regularly includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, and noise is usually moderate to loud. The employee may sit or stand for extended periods and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and close, color, peripheral, and depth vision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
0–2 years of related manufacturing assembly experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of quality standards and ESD-safe procedures.
Ability to work with solder and soldering irons, and with small quantities of assembly supplies and chemicals.
Demonstrated ability to assemble surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole electronic components.
Strong communication skills and ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
Ability to work as a team member with people of diverse backgrounds.
Ability to learn and understand dimensions on drawings.
Working understanding of computers and ability to learn.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to multitask and handle interruptions while supporting operators.
Ability to regularly sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, and reach; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, work orders, wiring diagrams, product samples, and written or verbal instructions to determine assembly tasks and material requirements.
Select electronic components, including transistors, resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
Assemble electronic and mechanical products, systems, and support structures; install components, wiring, subassemblies, and casings using hand tools and soldering equipment.
Clean parts using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Perform assembly operations under a microscope or other magnifying device when needed.
Position, align, and clamp parts in jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices, and prepare soldering surfaces.
Use assembly and test equipment, including power supplies, multimeters, leak detection and vacuum systems, pressure generators, voltmeters, ohmmeters, ovens, soldering equipment, microscopes, and precision hand tools.
Measure parts and determine tolerances using precision instruments such as micrometers and calipers.
Connect component lead wires to printed circuits and route and connect wires between components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
Assemble and attach hardware such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches.
Adjust or trim component materials to meet specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, and etching.
Prepare and apply components, including wire, cables, connectors, and resistors, using solder and adhesives as specified in prints and procedures.
Adjust, repair, or replace electronic component parts to correct defects and meet specifications.
Perform go/no-go testing and inspections to verify quality, performance, and production requirements.
Create process-improvement documentation (ECR).
Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work and resolve production problems.
Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure they meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
Produce parts and products efficiently while minimizing waste and rework.
Support operators and manage interruptions while multitasking.