Assembly Technician - Precinmac : Job Details

Viper Northwest located in Albany, Oregon (a Precinmac Company) is an industry leader and Value-Add, climate-controlled production facility specializing in CNC machining and complex mechanical/optical/laser assembly including clean-room environments. Our business not only provides manufacturing expertise for OEM's with low volume/high mix needs, we also provide higher volume opportunities with our expanding cell system capability. Culture is key to us, and have therefore adopted core values based on Teamwork, with an emphasis on Commitment, Respect and Appreciation, Equality, Accountability, Integrity and Trust.We offer:

• A Highly competitive total compensation package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Disability Insurance (STD and LTD)
• 401(k) with company match,
• A generous paid time off schedule
• Discretionary quarterly bonus program.

Summary:Under general supervision, assembles complex mechanical, electro-mechanical and plastic assemblies using advanced production techniques. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Duties:

• Using a variety of tools, assemble parts and subassemblies according to required specification.
• Prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, mechanical drawings, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Review and understand single and multi-level bills of material.
• Inspect incoming manufactured parts for quality and conformance to specifications.
• Perform quality control inspections of completed assemblies and subassemblies as required to balance workload.
• Provide other assemblers, technicians, engineers and project managers' feedback regarding quality and/or schedule issues and refine assembly techniques to improve manufacturing repeatability.
• Work with area lead to establish priorities; notify lead of any shortages or problems that might affect the schedule.
• Evaluate and verify that work complies with specifications using a variety of test methods and equipment.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Secondary Duties:

• Assist in preparation of units for packaging and shipment.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma/or equivalent is required for this position.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical assembly in a high-tech production environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using calipers, gauge blocks, micrometers and height/depth gauges.
• Demonstrated experience reading and understanding blue prints and instructions as well as geometric tolerances.
• Trained in all aspects of gowning and clean room protocol (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, area Lead, and management.
• Must be a self-starter & self-motivated.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Problem solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment

Work Setting

• A temperature controlled production environment requiring sitting/standing for extended periods; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear protection) may be required. May operate moving equipment (forklift) as required to perform essential job functions.

Precinmac is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a working environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.