Mechanical Assembler - E.A. Fischione Instruments : Job Details

For more than 50 years, E.A. Fischione Instruments, Inc. has provided advanced microscopy and nanotechnology solutions to the worldwide scientific community. Headquartered in Export, PA, Fischione Instruments continues to expand our product offering and has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times eight times since 2001 as one of the area's fastest-growing companies. Fischione Instruments is seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler at our manufacturing facility located in Export, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of our laboratory and specimen preparation products. Responsibilities

• Assemble and test small assemblies involving many parts; alignment, surface finish, precision tolerance of parts, and appearance
• Use lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other tools to fit and size parts
• Assemble parts while using eye loupes and microscopes
• Clean and prepare parts for assembly
• Bond parts using solder or adhesives
• Inspect parts and assemblies using micrometers, indicators, an optical comparator, and a measuring microscope
• Assist in packing and shipping products
• Maintain orderly work area, machines, and equipment
• Meet production schedule requirements
• Provide feedback to the Manufacturing and Engineering departments, as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical school or machining apprenticeship is desirable
• At least five years of mechanical experience is required; 10 years of experience is preferred
• Familiarity with requirements for parts used in vacuum is desirable
• Valid driver's license
• Familiarity with redlining changes to drawing for later review

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to: stand, walk, sit (sometimes for extended periods); use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and see
• Observe, feel, and handle small objects
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; perform some tasks while using a stereo or digital microscope
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to pass a background check and a drug test

Work hours Occasional overtime; sometimes on the weekend, sometimes on short notice. If you meet our qualifications and are interested in a challenging, high-tech field where there is always room to learn and grow, we are interested in meeting you. EOE