Manufacturing Assembler Job Description

The Manufacturing Assembler I tests and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. Assembles fabricated parts, components or units at floor stations. Being a Manufacturing Assembler I identifies units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Uses hand tools and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. In addition, Manufacturing Assembler I may be required to complete an apprenticeship or on the job training. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Manufacturing Assembler I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.

Manufacturing Assembler Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Manufacturing Assembler to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Aligning material and putting together parts to build more complex units;
  • Insert rotor/UEF sub-assembly into stator and send to next operation (Legacy production lines only);
  • Loading corrugate into machines to pack boxes;
  • Load conveyors, stock parts, and handle material as required;
  • Moving finished materials to appropriate storage areas within the warehouse by safely operating moving equipment such as hand dolly and pallet jacks;
  • Rework rejected product as specified by test results, replacing appropriate components and retesting;
  • Report problems with quality, processes or equipment to department Leader;
  • Ability to use reason to solve problems as they arise;
  • Troubleshoot parts and equipment for production;
  • Identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures;
  • Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions;
  • Perform accurate and timely data entry into the ERP system on each job;
  • Maintain good attendance, flexibility on job assignment, adaptable to changing business needs and continually learn and apply new skills;
  • Use tools to make or repair parts and products;
  • Maintain manufacturing work area and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift objects up to 40 lbs;
  • Manage device history records and documentation;
  • Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
  • Must be able to verify mfg documentation and manage changes or corrections;
  • Skilled with mechanics;
  • Effectively work within a team-based environment;
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs;
  • Must be willing to be hands on and wear multiple “hats”. -be ready to participate in quality meetings, engineering, regulatory activities, etc;
  • Ability to stand for long periods;
  • Must have good eyesight, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to differentiate between colors;
  • Ideal candidate must have 10+ years experience in medical device manufacturing in a regulated environment;
  • Excellent hand/eye coordination;
  • Understanding of qualification of equipment and processes (IQ, OQ, PQ);
  • Willing to work in a security conscious environment;
  • Familiar with ISO13485 and 14971.