Kitting Assembler

X-Rite•Grand Rapids, MI

5d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitting Assembler follows engineering drawings, work orders, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process. The role assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts and components, and/or electrical and electronic systems into sub-assemblies, assemblies, or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures, and other equipment. The work also includes installing, modifying, moving, troubleshooting, repairing, and dismantling machinery and equipment according to established documentation, layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings, and setting up, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies. The position is onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and reports to the Operations Manager. The assembler is responsible for quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, safe material storage, and maintaining an organized work area while coordinating with other departments to improve product quality and production efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Computer experience and basic keyboard skills.
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.
Ability to lift over 30 pounds may be required.
Ability to work with chemicals while following proper safety protocols.

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 perform 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 to identify items proficiently.
Maintain a clean, organized work area and a high level of 5S; return tools, fixtures, supplies, and equipment to their proper storage areas.
Maintain inventory accuracy and control within the assigned section; follow Kanban and FIFO practices 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 documentation, plans, blueprints, and drawings.
Set up, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.