Mechanical Assembly Technician

This is a second shift position working 3:25 p.m. to 1:55 a. m. Monday through Thursday.  Hours worked within the stated shift hours are eligible for a shift differential of 7.5% on the base rate of pay.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Level 1

• Conducts pre-production set-up, ensuring efficient workstation layout and that all materials are available and acceptable for use and obtains buyoff from authorized co-worker.
• Conducts inspection of all tasks performed, ensuring that all products and services meet quality standards.
• Notifies Supervisor of all non-conformances immediately, per existing procedures.
• Endeavors every day to reduce and eliminate non-conformances.
• Performs all jobs according to customer requirements utilizing Orion’s Quality Management System, engineering drawings, specifications, job plans, parts lists, MSDS and other required documents as applicable.
• Assigned processes include, but are not limited to, drilling, countersinking, riveting, deburring, part marking/touch up, packaging/part protection, bracket building.
• Models appropriate work performance as an example to Orion Program Participants
• Process work within performance and delivery requirements:
• Teamwork
• Other duties as assigned.  

Level 2 - Accomplishes all duties and responsibilities of level 1 plus:

• Complete first article inspection on all new jobs ensuring that job kits are complete, tools are identified and available and first article is assembled per customer requirements; obtains buy-off from Quality Assurance
• Documents all nonconformance’s immediately per existing procedures.
• Works with Mechanical Assembly Lead and QA to obtain root cause and provide corrective action.
• Assigned processes include, but not limited to blueprint/specification interpretation (detail and assembly), drilling (rivet holes), countersink, deburr, fastener installation, hand lay out, part marking, packaging/part protection, planning interpretation, precision measuring instrument utilization, repair, riveting, tooling design (jigs, fixtures, shop-aides), electrical bonding (certification required).
• Provides On-the-Job training to Level I or Level II Mechanical Assembly Technicians
• Supports process improvements by utilizing 5-S strategies, contributing to lean-line design, devising shop aides, suggesting cost reduction strategies, etc.
• Set-up tooling and production processes on equipment listed above.
• Promote Program Participant abilities, independence, and self-esteem by providing individualized training and support. 
• Instruct Program Participants on processing work within delivery requirements.

Qualifications:

Level 1

• Manufacturing experience utilizing various machines and processes.
• Use and be familiar with assembly and measuring tools, such as scale, caliper, ball and pin gauges, handheld and squeeze type riveting tools, drills and drill press and a variety of small hand tools and fixtures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Demonstrated shop math skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collectively.
• Customer service skills; able to relate well to all internal and external customers.

Level 2- AII qualifications of level 1 plus:

• Two years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to provide on-the-job training or mentoring.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material.
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship.
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions.
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds.
• Consistent exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses.
• Consistent exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection