Assembler Job in Oakland, New Jersey US
Assembler
Position Summary The Assembler is responsible for the following: * Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget * Follows written work instructions * Works under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs * May perform more detailed tasks requiring deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures * Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals * Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments * Resolves most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels * Serves as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues * Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability * Must maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS) * Proper use of required PPE * May periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees * May participate in LEAN Events, Six S activities, action teams etc. * Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Duties and Responsibilities * Performs advanced-level assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production * Must be able to use hand tools, such as drill, pop rivet gun, etc. * Proficient in paint touchup, adhesive applications, fiberglass repair * Be able to use pallet jacks * Proficient in forklift operation * May perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment * Interprets blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions * Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule, within budget and to SPC standard practices * Must be trained across all assembly stages, work w/Engineering to build 1st articles by interpreting print/specification with no process provided and the ability to interpret/assemble all units in dept Basic Qualifications * High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in assembly * Must be organized * Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, etc. * Successful candidate may be subject to a government sponsored background for possible access to government owned information, in addition to any background check that DRS may require for employment. DRS Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.