What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician (Rockville, MD) position at Automated Precision Inc?
Automated Precision Inc. is a world leader of advanced metrology solutions for industry. API products are used by the world's leading automotive, aerospace, machine tool, and CMM manufacturers. API's experienced engineering and operational team is unmatched in its ability to create advanced, innovative products, which meet the needs of rapidly evolving industries. At the corporate headquarters in Rockville, MD we are currently seeking to add to the team a Manufacturing Technician - Mechanical Assembly.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify solutions
• Recognize the importance of common goals and successes
• Be excited about hands on involvement with production operations
The Responsibilities May Include:
• Inspect and test mechanical installations, assemblies for operation and record
results.
• Assemble support structures. Install components, units, sub-assemblies, wiring,
and assembly casings using rivets, bolts, soldering and micro-welding
equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace mechanical component parts to correct defects and to
ensure conformance to specifications.
• Clean parts with cleaning solutions, air hoses and cloths.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications,
work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and assembly
instructions.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
• Position, align, and adjust work pieces and parts to facilitate wiring and
assembly.
• Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas.
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan and review work activities, and to
resolve production problems.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
The Requirements Are:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in mechanical assembly
• Basic knowledge of using measuring instruments and mechanical tools
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO, TQM, Six Sigma, Continuous
Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly troubleshooting
The Ideal Candidate Will:
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to help identify solutions
• Recognize the importance of common goals and successes
• Be excited about hands on involvement with production operations
The Responsibilities May Include:
• Inspect and test mechanical installations, assemblies for operation and record
results.
• Assemble support structures. Install components, units, sub-assemblies, wiring,
and assembly casings using rivets, bolts, soldering and micro-welding
equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace mechanical component parts to correct defects and to
ensure conformance to specifications.
• Clean parts with cleaning solutions, air hoses and cloths.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, blueprints, specifications,
work orders, and reports to determine materials requirements and assembly
instructions.
• Mark and tag components so that stock inventory can be tracked and identified.
• Position, align, and adjust work pieces and parts to facilitate wiring and
assembly.
• Pack finished assemblies for shipment and transport them to storage areas.
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan and review work activities, and to
resolve production problems.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
The Requirements Are:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years' experience in mechanical assembly
• Basic knowledge of using measuring instruments and mechanical tools
• Experience with quality systems such as ISO, TQM, Six Sigma, Continuous
Improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly troubleshooting