Manufacturing Assembler

Scientific Drilling • Paso Robles, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Scientific Drilling is hiring a Manufacturing Assembler for its Applied Technologies Center in Paso Robles, California. The company provides directional drilling and wellbore navigation, surveying, and logging services to oil and gas and geothermal customers worldwide. The assembler works on the Manufacturing team under the supervision of a Lead or Supervisor and performs detailed mechanical and electrical assembly, inspection, and testing using hand tools, calibrated equipment, and applicable instructions and standards. Hands-on training is provided, including a company-provided solder training course that employees must successfully complete and maintain certification for. The role may involve working in a Clean Room, under a microscope, and overtime. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

The position is performed indoors in a manufacturing environment, which may include moving machinery, electrical and radiant energy, heated soldering irons and flux, intermittent noise, fumes, smoke, grease, dust, oils, and solvents. Physical tasks include walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, pushing, stooping, reaching, grasping, pulling, bending repeatedly, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, reinforced-toe shoes, gloves, and hearing protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–3 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform delicate, detailed assembly work with steady manual dexterity, using hand tools and/or a microscope.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player and interact with management and coworkers.
• Ability to present a professional appearance and behavior in accordance with the ATC dress code and SDI Code of Conduct.
• Ability to comply with established company procedures, policies, work schedules, and attendance standards.
• Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, and to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to complete and pass the company-provided solder training course and maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with proper soldering techniques and ESD prevention.
• Manual dexterity and ability to use common hand tools.
• Current IPC Certificate.
• Basic MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety, follow and improve safety standards, and meet SDI/ATC safety requirements.
• Complete hands-on training, pass the company-provided solder training course, and maintain solder certification.
• Follow instructions, pre-established guidelines, blueprints, work instructions, wiring diagrams, and applicable IPC standards.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical assemblies and subassemblies using hand tools and calibrated equipment.
• Join or secure parts using operations such as crimping, staking, screwing, bolting, soldering, epoxying, and press fitting.
• Mount electronic components on printed circuit boards and chassis, and connect component leads and wires using soldering procedures and equipment.
• Perform assembly under a microscope or other magnifying device when required.
• Work in a Clean Room when required and follow its standard operating procedures.
• Perform on-line go/no-go testing and inspection using magnifying devices, measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment to verify production specifications and standards.
• Pursue continual improvement in quality and complete work efficiently and on time.
• Maintain an organized workstation and good housekeeping practices.
• Follow company procedures and policies, work schedules, and attendance standards; be punctual for work and meetings.
• Communicate and work effectively with managers, peers, and other departments; contribute to team efforts and help resolve disputes tactfully.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by business needs or a supervisor.
• Work overtime when required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED