Assembler I

Assembler

Shifts Available:

6am-2:30pm (Days) Must Be Available to Work Overtime as Needed

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays

Pay:

$18-$23 base pay (depending on experience) + Bonus

Benefits of Working for Georg Fischer:

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 120 hours of paid time off annually (combined PTO and sick leave accruals)
• Generous 401(k) match: Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 15% of eligible pay; fully vested upon enrollment
• Profit Sharing up to 2%
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safe and team-oriented work environment
• Climate-controlled facility
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Programs, Carpool Reimbursement Program, Gym Reimbursement Program

Summary:

The Assembler is responsible for accurately building instruments, sensors, and various GF products in compliance with established quality, testing, and manufacturing standards. This role prioritizes safety at all times—both personal and team safety—while supporting production goals for minimal scrap, on-time delivery, and overall productivity. Assemblers follow method sheets, adhere to critical processes, and contribute to a customer-focused manufacturing environment. The position may involve collaboration with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement and ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and follow method sheets, work instructions, and quality standards to perform assembly tasks; complete all required critical process trainings and maintain compliance with ISO requirements, safety policies, and PPE guidelines.

• Maintain material integrity by following proper ESD handling procedures, completing required training protocols, and practicing 5S standards within the work cell to support a clean, safe, and organized production environment.

• Regularly conduct in-process inspections and testing to ensure parts, components, and assemblies meet specifications; communicate and report quality issues, equipment concerns, and scrapping of nonconforming materials promptly to the Team Leader.

• Meet established productivity goals by supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap reduction, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery; perform additional assigned duties as required to support overall production needs.

• Demonstrate the ability to perform soldering tasks and obtain required certifications within the established training period to support production demands and product quality objectives.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, method sheets, assembly drawings, and quality standards accurately.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements required for assembly, testing, and material handling activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding quality, safety, material, or production concerns.

• Basic computer skills required to access work instructions, training records, and production documentation.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required critical process and soldering certifications applicable to assigned work areas.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to successfully complete required onboarding, safety, quality, ESD, and critical process training.

• Ability to obtain required soldering and workstation certifications within the established training period.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

• The employee is frequently required to sit.

• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.