Job Description

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Conducts pre-production set-up, ensuring efficient workstation layout and that all materials are available and acceptable for use and obtains buyoff from authorized co-worker.
• Conducts inspection of all tasks performed, ensuring that all products and services meet quality standards.
• Performs and documents intermittent quality checks (continuity, pull tests, etc.).
• Informs Supervisor of all non-conformances immediately per existing procedures.
• Endeavors every day to reduce and eliminate non-conformances.
• Performs all jobs according to customer requirements utilizing Orion’s Quality Management System, engineering drawings, specifications, job plans, parts lists, SDS and other required documents as applicable.
• Assigned processes include, but are not limited to, clocking, crimping/simple, disassembly, kitting, packaging/part protection, part marking, sorting, terminals, tool set up and bracket building.
• Models appropriate work performance as an example to Orion’s clientele.  
• Uses ERP system to accurately track time and materials. 
• Uses Payroll system to accurately track time.  
• Accurately records traceability information on job traveler.  
• Support all members of the Manufacturing and Orion team. 

Level 2 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 plus:

• Completes first article inspection on all new jobs ensuring that job kits are complete, tools are identified and available and first article is assembled per customer requirements; obtains buy-off from Quality Assurance
• Builds and/or buys off first part for each new work-order according to customer requirements. Verifies previous processes are complete as required for multi-departmental assembly.
• Documents all non-conformance immediately per existing procedures.
• Instruct Program Participants on processing work within delivery requirements. 
• Provides technical support to Wire Assembler 1 and 2
• Supports process improvements by utilizing 6S strategies, contributing to lean-line design, devising shop-aides, suggesting cost reduction strategies, etc.

Level 3 – Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of levels 1 and 2 plus:

• Conducts in-process inspection for jobs within the department as required by job planning procedures
• Provides technical support to all shop employees regarding setup, layout, engineering drawings interpretation, process specifications, etc.
• Provides On-the-Job training to Wire Assemblers 1, 2 and 3
• Assists Supervisor in evaluating potential new work by determining shop capability and capacity
• Programs and runs laser marking machines

Lead – Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of levels 1-3 plus:

• Assists supervisor in evaluating new work, implementing standardized bid and costing procedures and determining shop capability and capacity
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities in supervisor’s absence and/or when needed

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Level 1

• Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, such as hand held crimper, stripper, contact insertion and extraction tool, scale, heat gun, and a variety of small hand tools and fixtures
• Interpret visual aids
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics
• Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
• Ability to carry out simple one or two-step instructions
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment 
• Previous wire or general assembly experience a plus

Level 2 – All qualifications of level 1 plus:

• One to two years of experience in a wire assembly/manufacturing capacity preferred
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications at an intermediate level
• Completion of wire termination 10 gauge and smaller certification
• Completion of solder certification

Level 3 – All qualifications of levels 1 and 2 plus:

• Ability to interpret precision measuring instruments and to record findings
• Ability to perform minor to moderately complex wire assemblies using various processes
• Ability to part-mark various part configurations
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations written in English
• Ability to solder using iron, solder pot, or solder sleeves
• Ability to utilize computer programs and input data accurately
• Completion of electrical bonding certifications: Type 1 and Type 2

Lead – All qualifications of levels 1 - 3 plus:

• Three or more years of experience in a wire assembly/manufacturing position preferred
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures/instructions in mathematical or diagram form and government regulations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all unites of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages and to interpret graphs
• Able to effectively train, direct and motivate employees toward company’s goals
• Ability to define problems and present viable options for resolution
• Willingness and ability to be flexible and adaptive to change while directing and supporting others through the change process
• Effectively present information to and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, visitors and employees
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures in computer programs such as Intuitive, Word, Excel and Access

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds
• Consistent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses
• Consistent exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection