Kitting Assembler
About The Position
The Kitting Assembler follows engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process. The role also involves installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, and dismantling machinery and equipment according to established documentation, layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings. The assembler performs setup, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The department assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts and components, and electrical or electronic systems into subassemblies, assemblies, or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and miscellaneous 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 keyboard functions.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity to handle small and large components accurately.
- Ability to stand or 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.
- May be required to lift more than 30 pounds.
- Ability to work with chemicals while following proper safety protocols.
Nice To Haves
- One year of assembly experience.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, test, and rework kits and subassemblies using blueprints and a MOS or SPP.
- Maintain a high level of 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, parts, part numbers, and descriptions, and become proficient at identifying these items.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area and a high level of 5S; return tools, fixtures, supplies, and other equipment to their designated storage areas.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and control within the assigned section, follow Kanban and FIFO, and store materials safely.
- 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, plans, and drawings.
- Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) for eligible employees.
- Bonus pay eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
