Kitting Assembler

X-Rite•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitting Assembler follows engineering drawings, work orders, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications during manufacturing. The role includes installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, and dismantling machinery and equipment according to established documentation, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings. The assembler also sets up, calibrates, tests, and troubleshoots circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The department assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts and components, and electrical or electronic systems into sub-assemblies, assemblies, or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and other equipment. This is an onsite position in Grand Rapids, Michigan, reporting to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Computer experience and basic keyboarding skills.
Excellent hand-eye coordination for accurately handling small and large components, and excellent dexterity.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 90% of the workday.
Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
Familiarity with and ability to use common hand and power tools.
Ability to work with chemicals while following proper safety protocols.
May be required to lift over 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble, test, and rework kits and sub-assemblies using blueprints and a MOS or SPP.
Maintain high quality during assembly and conduct regular in-process inspections of personal work and materials.
Meet productivity, scrap, and rework standards for each assembly.
Learn and use standard work documents, assembly specifications, blueprints, and parts information to identify parts, part numbers, and descriptions.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and a high level of 5S; return tools, fixtures, supplies, and equipment to their designated storage areas.
Maintain inventory accuracy and control within the assigned section.
Follow Kanban and FIFO processes and maintain safe storage of materials.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and other support staff to improve product quality and production efficiency.
Install, modify, move, troubleshoot, repair, and dismantle machinery and equipment according to established documentation and drawings.
Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.