Job Description

Description

Summary/Objective
The Electro-Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling and testing high-precision products of varying complexity under supervision. This person will also be responsible for the quality and quantity of work performed.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble various assemblies, subassemblies, standards, and unique products according to regulatory, organizational, and procedural requirements.
• Accurate fitting, aligning, and adjusting required very close tolerances or precision fits subject to strict inspection.
• The ability to cut, strip, solder, crimp and terminate small gauge wire according to specifications using hand and power tools.
• Set up, and test complete products to ensure that units meet specification and customer order requirements using automated and manual testing methods.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean manufacturing environment.
• Instruct others in assembly and test methods.
• Assist in the creation of assembly procedures to ensure clarity and product quality.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Required Competencies

• The ability to multitask in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion
• Must be a quality-minded team player that takes the initiative to improve product and process performance
• The ability to work with colleagues in a professional and cooperative manner
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Understanding the importance of customer service
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral 
• Basic computer skills
• Detail-oriented 

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment
This job operates in a dedicated laboratory in a professional manufacturing environment. Employees in this role routinely use electrical test equipment, standard hand tools, and microscopes, as well as some office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. 

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully, some of which may be done with accommodations. 

While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms. It may be necessary to lift 50 lbs. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision 
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate machinery for precision work 
• Must have visual acuity (corrected) to read directions and prints and inspect machined parts closely to ensure that they meet specifications; visual abilities also include close vision, distance vision, and color vision 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, move about the shop floor, talk, hear, bend and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds 
• Ability to squat or kneel occasionally

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position is full-time, which operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.

Travel

Travel is not required for this role.

Required Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical or vocational school background in electrical or electronics helpful
• One to three plus years of experience in a precision electro-mechanical assembly environment
• Training to IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards for electronic and cable/wire harness assemblies helpful
• Pay rate is based on experience

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).  This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.