Assembly Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Assembly Specialist is a core member of the Animax Production team, focusing on the production, integration and finishing of all physical work products with a focus on Mechanical Assembly and Integration. A Specialist is considered highly advanced within their base department, having substantial knowledge and experience with all techniques and tools required. A Specialist should also have comfort with cross-department work as they will frequently coordinate labor and components between multiple departments.

An Assembly Specialist is expected to be a well-rounded generalist, having years of experience in mechanical assembly as well as quality control, machining, rigging and installation. An Assembly Specialist should expect a high amount of departmental project leadership as well as training junior staff. Specialists should expect client interactions and are expected to maintain a professional presence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Train in more advanced techniques relating to fabrication, finishing, integration and quality
• Set and achieve deadlines by working in both team and individual settings with limited guidance as well more independent work
• Document build notes and production information with written and photographic communication in accordance with company and department guidelines
• Review peer documentation for clarity and accuracy
• Adhere to department and corporate safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace
• Complete tasks at a consistent artistic integrity established by Animax’s quality assurance standards
• Cross train with and assist in other departments
• Provide quality control within their base department
• Participate in bids, technical approaches and design reviews
• Source and order materials for projects and general stock
• Act as subject matter experts both internally and with clients
• Assist clients with repair and maintenance questions and procedures via verbal and written communication
• Offer constructive criticism and feedback to peers and junior staff
• Train, mentor and guide junior staff, ensuring quality control
• Produce estimates of time and materials for routine and new tasks
• Ensure junior staff have access to necessary tools and materials
• Assist in maintaining active department inventories and stocking
• All other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 10 years proven experience and aptitude in mechanical assembly
• Ability to plan and execute mechanical builds from mechanical models and assembly drawing packages
• Experience with field installation and maintenance of complex mechanisms
• Ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future projects and interactions
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work from written, video and verbal direction
• Ability to problem solve in group settings and when self-directed
• Effective in time management
• High manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and offer mitigations
• Technical skills in areas such as light machining, rigging, heavy equipment operation
  
  
  

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both written and conversational
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred high color acuity
• Physical Requirements/Environment:
• Work environment is a warehouse/shop and involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following safety precautions
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as fumes, odors, and/or loud noises
• Work with and around chemicals such as dye, barge cement, epoxies, super glue, paint, etc.
• Necessary PPE and training shall be provided
• Ability to work from heights
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs