Assembly & Test Technician (Edwards Vacuum)

Assembly & Test TechnicianJob Description Location and Compensation Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we prepare for production at our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP). Edwards Genesee location address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013 Salary Range: $18.27 - $25.96 Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Your role As an Assembly & Test Technician, your mission is to support various work centers, including electronics, pump module assembly, system assembly & test, and final assembly, to ensure seamless production flow and high-quality output. The A&T Technician will primarily build and assemble modules, cables and dry pumps using engineered drawings and documented requirements. The A&T Technician is required to meet the build standard as defined in the assembly and test procedures and maintain a continuous throughput in their area of responsibility. You will report to the Assembly & Test Technician Leader. You will:Assemble and test modules, cables and dry pumps in line with the daily production plan – focusing on quality and output targets.Maintain a safe and clean work area.Follows assembly and test instructions and procedures to meet output quality requirements.Support the training of team members and collaborate to drive improvement and efficiency.Maintaining a good working relationship with department colleagues and the supporting departments.Communicate and seek guidance where there are errors or difficulty in build.Perform quality work checks to ensure the assembly meets quality standards.To succeed, you will need The ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employees or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. High School diploma or equivalent / associated experience. Knowledge and experience of the principles of mechanical component constructions and assembly and test. Dependent on assigned area. Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and diagrams. Experience with hand tools and small power tools, including pneumatic. Ability to work with minimal supervision.Physical Demands This role emphasizes repetitive assembly tasks, often on a line, requiring fine motor skills and endurance. Hand and Finger Use/Dexterity: Uses hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls continually or almost continually (85% of the time), with manual and finger dexterity for grasping, manipulating, or assembling small objects; arm-hand steadiness for stability. Standing/Walking: Remains in an upright stationary position continually or almost continually (41% of the time), with occasional traversing. Moving Objects/Lifting/Carrying: Frequently moves, transports, or positions materials, involving exertion up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible amounts frequently; trunk strength for repeated support. Bending/Twisting/Reaching: Positions self by bending or twisting the body continually or almost continually (26% of the time), requiring flexibility. Repetitive Motions: Performs repetitive actions continually or almost continually (48% of the time), often involving prolonged sitting or standing with repetitive arm/leg use. Other Environmental Factors: Exposed to noise, contaminants, or distractions daily (41-52% of the time); wears protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety shoes) every day (91% of the time).Benefits Summary: Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance.What you can expect from us: Excellent working conditions and benefits. Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market. Work in a global, diverse and dynamic environment. You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs. We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it's a true fact. You can be creative and promote your own ideas. Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn.Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With over 150 years of rich heritage, Atlas Copco Group is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research. At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.