Mechanical Assembler

The Baker Company • Sanford, ME

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembler works on The Baker Company’s Assembly team to manufacture biological safety cabinets used in biological and pharmaceutical research. The role involves interpreting blueprints, shop orders, and work instructions; assembling and testing cabinets; and ensuring each unit meets appearance, quality, and performance standards. Assemblers work in a fast-paced manufacturing line, meet takt times, collaborate with teammates, and cross-train in multiple Assembly department areas. The position also applies Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste and improve the flow of information and materials.

This position is physically located in Sanford, Maine. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. The hourly rate is $20.00. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days of full-time employment. Relocation and employment sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

• Mechanical assembly skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift 10–20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds periodically.
• Ability to assist another person with occasional two-person lifts of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, crawl, climb, or bend for up to eight hours.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop orders, and work instructions.
• Perform Soap Bubble and Filter Leak procedures in applicable areas.
• Inspect finished products for appearance, including panel fit-up, paint finish, and cleanliness.
• Take required airflow readings and qualify cabinets for basic operation and performance in applicable areas.
• Record test data and generate an electronic Unit Test Report for each cabinet tested.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of units, including final appearance, squareness, and interchangeability of parts.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Use hand and power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, stud welders, and pneumatic tools.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing line and meet takt times.
• Cross-train in multiple Assembly department areas.
• Focus on doing the work correctly to support customer satisfaction.
• Use Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste, address root causes, and improve information and material flow.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days of full-time employment.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Health Reimbursement Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and company profit sharing.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed