Assembler II

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! Thanks for your interest in working on our team! Job Summary The Assembler II Operator will be responsible for performing manual Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and automated testing on ADTRAN products as well as assembling product while ensuring quality performance accuracy. Duties and Responsibilities Follow written manual Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and automated tests on ADTRAN products to ensure quality performance and functional operation. Use of tools for assembly build. Utilize Mechanical assembly drawings, diagrams and following written work instructions and process sheets. Assemble cardboard boxes and packaging materials. Pack product according to written instructions. Loading boxes onto pallets and moving pallets with a pallet-jack. Work on “semi-routine” assignments and be able to recognize and indicate where any deviation from accepted practices is required. Adhere to general instructions for routine work. Adhere to detailed instructions for new assignments. Prompt and regular attendance is required to ensure continuous and quality workflow. Other duties as requested to ensure 100% quality, accuracy, and product verification. Qualifications Basic Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. 2 - 5 years prior manufacturing experience required. Understanding of basic electronic component handling and ESD (Electro-static Discharge). Applicant must possess both oral and written skills to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and to comprehend written and verbal instructions. Applicant must be self motivated and be able to work as a team member in a continuous improvement environment. Applicant must have basic Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn other software applications. Applicant must possess the ability to perform the necessary actions to test, assemble and inspect ADTRAN products to ensure quality performance; including knowledge and application of Q50 and IPC-A-610 quality standards. The applicant must pay close attention to detail while working in a high-volume, fast-paced, quality oriented, and high-stress environment. Applicant must be self motivated and be able to work as a team member in a continuous improvement environment. No travel is expected in this position. Preferred Qualifications (Optional) Prior electronic manufacturing environment experience is preferred. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software experience preferred. Essential Physical and Mental Qualifications The employee is regularly required to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and whole-body movement. The employee must walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds without assistance on a repetitive basis and lift materials greater than 35 pounds with assistance. Manual dexterity with hands and fingers is necessary to make quick, precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble very small objects on a consistent basis. Must be able to frequently extend or reach with hands and arms while performing routine job functions including scanners, hand tools, power tools, and production equipment. The job will require occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The job will require the employee to possess the ability to see and interpret instructions, warnings, safety hazards, colors, and procedures, the ability to hear alarms and pages, to listen for safety hazards, to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences in English, and the ability to communicate with peers through spoken words in English to complete job requirements. Employees may be exposed to solder fumes. Eye protection, respirators, and safety clothing will be required and supplied by the company in instances where there is exposure to safety hazards. Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9). Find out more at adtran.com, or follow our story on LinkedIn and Twitter.