Mechanical Assembler I - 1st Shift

RTX•Burnsville, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Assembler performs routine, repetitive assembly operations and processes, using a few simple hand tools, and provides mentorship to department staff members. 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 assembler inspects, prepares, assembles, and tests parts and assemblies, including work from blueprint specifications. Tasks include coating, labeling and boxing, cleaning completed assemblies, checking for defects, recording test results, and routing products for rework, salvage, or testing. The role uses a range of production and test equipment and may fabricate instrument parts through crimping, staking, and cutting. After appropriate training or certification, the employee may perform tasks such as welding, soldering, inspection, filler work, and immersion testing. The position also involves maintaining a clean and orderly work area, participating in audits and continuous-improvement or cost-reduction activities, following quality and safety requirements, and reporting progress and quality issues to a lead or supervisor. The work is onsite in Burnsville, Minnesota, on a weekday first-shift schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in the job posting (including a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status).
Ability to successfully complete training modules associated with the job grade.
Ability to follow assembly instructions and perform repetitive job responsibilities.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail to ensure safety and quality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Intermediate computer skills, including typing, navigating screens, and learning new software programs.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to take direction from 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

Assemble parts according to blueprint specifications and assembly instructions.
Inspect parts and assemblies for cracks, loose connections, faulty bonds, and faulty assembly.
Perform coating, labeling, boxing, and general preparation for shipment.
Test parts using test equipment; set controls, observe instrument readings and actions, and check for malfunctions.
Record test results in testing logs.
Route products for rework or salvage usable parts, and route reworked assemblies for testing.
Clean completed assemblies and maintain materials, equipment, and the work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Set up and use production equipment, including Ragen Assembly, Component Lead Former, Drill Press, Denison Hydraulic Press, Component Lead tinning, and S.M.T. Re-flow equipment.
Fabricate instrument parts through crimping, staking, and cutting, as applicable.
After training or certification, perform assigned tasks such as welding, soldering, item testing and inspection, filler work, and immersion testing.
Meet customer deadlines and product quality standards, comply with applicable quality-system requirements, and support defect prevention.
Participate in cost-reduction plans, continuous-improvement plans and events, and audits as required.
Acquire applicable skills, knowledge, and certifications; complete assigned training modules.
Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
Report work progress and updates to a lead or supervisor, including conditions related to failures to meet quality standards.
Complete other assigned tasks within the scope and skill level of the role to support department objectives and individual skill development.
Provide mentorship to department staff members.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
Employee Scholar Program and tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Optional pet insurance
Optional home and auto insurance
Optional additional life insurance
Optional accident insurance
Optional critical illness insurance
Group legal coverage
Fertility and family-planning support
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to five free counseling sessions
Healthy living incentives
Back-up child and elder care and college coach resources
Autism benefit
Virtual doctor visits
Adoption assistance
Second-opinion medical expert program
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Parental leave
Paid time off and holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms