Mechanical Assembler I - 1st Shift

RTX•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembler performs routine, repetitive assembly operations and processes, using a few simple hand tools, and may provide mentorship to department staff. The role is responsible for completing work to high-quality standards, on time, and in compliance with company and applicable city, state, and federal regulations. The position is onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota, and works the first-shift schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The assembler inspects, prepares, assembles, and tests components and finished assemblies according to blueprint specifications and applicable procedures. Work may include coating, labeling and boxing products, preparing shipments, cleaning assemblies, and routing products for rework, salvage, or retesting. After appropriate training or certification, the employee may also perform tasks such as welding, soldering, inspection, filler work, and immersion testing. The position uses production and test equipment and requires maintaining a clean, orderly work area. The assembler supports quality, customer delivery, audits, cost reduction, and continuous improvement activities; reports progress and quality issues to a lead or supervisor; and completes other assigned tasks within the scope and skill level of the role. Applicants must meet the posting’s U.S. Person requirement. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job posting.
Ability to successfully complete training modules associated with the job grade.
Ability to follow assembly instructions.
Ability to work in an environment involving repetitive job responsibilities.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail to support safety and quality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work with a team to support work capacity in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing, navigating screens, and learning new software programs.
Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to take direction from more experienced coworkers, leads, and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Career Readiness Certification (CRC) is strongly preferred.
Ability to interpret schematics and/or technical drawings.
Ability to understand the end uses of products being built.

Responsibilities

Produce work that meets quality standards and has no defects.
Meet customer deadlines and expectations.
Comply with applicable elements of quality systems and participate in audits.
Participate in cost-reduction and continuous-improvement plans and events as required.
Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, and certifications as required.
Inspect parts; perform coating, labeling, boxing, and general preparation for shipment.
Check parts for cracks, loose connections, faulty bonds, and faulty assembly.
Record test results in testing logs.
Route products for rework or salvage of usable parts and route reworked assemblies for testing.
Clean completed assemblies.
Assemble parts according to blueprint specifications.
Test parts by connecting them to test equipment, setting controls, observing instrument readings and actions, and checking for malfunctions.
Set up and use equipment including Ragen Assembly, Component Lead Former, Drill Press, Denison Hydraulic Press, Component Lead tinning, and S.M.T. Re-flow.
Fabricate instrument parts through crimping, staking, and cutting when required.
After appropriate training or certification, perform tasks including welding, soldering, item testing and inspection, filler work, and immersion testing.
Maintain materials, equipment, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Comply with company rules and regulations, including Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
Complete assigned tasks within the scope and skill level of the role in support of department objectives and individual skill development.
Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and provide re-instruction as required.
Report work progress and updates to a lead or supervisor, including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Employee Scholar Program and tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet insurance, home and auto coverage, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and group legal coverage.
Carrot Health fertility and family-planning benefits.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to five free counseling sessions.
Incentives for a Healthy You.
Bright Horizons backup child and elder care and college coach resources.
Autism Benefit.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Adoption Assistance.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Potential eligibility for short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays, subject to business unit and collective-bargaining coverage.