What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Assembler position at JLS Automation?
About JLS®: We supply easy-to-use hygienic robotic packaging solutions for the food industry that solve complex packaging challenges. JLS custom vision-guided primary and secondary robotic packaging systems are user-friendly, easy to operate, fast to start-up, and ensure both worker and food safety. We have an exceptional customer-focused and employee-centered culture. JLS® offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with an on-site fitness gym, monthly team luncheons, recreation activities, and 401(k) profit sharing options.
Position Summary: The Mechanical Assembler will be responsible for fitting, assembling, and testing full-scale robotic systems from the ground up in a high-mix, low-volume environment. This is a Full-time, non-exempt position reporting to our Production Supervisor.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Layout, plan, and perform a wide variety of shop floor assembly installations consisting of but not limited to the mechanical fastening of electronic/electrical components to electrical panels and electrical enclosures
- Use common assembly, hand and power tools, drills, conduit benders, pipe threading equipment, and measuring devices such as volt meters and continuity testers as required
- Perform system testing consisting of checking input/output to all devices, verifying correct operations of devices and systems
- Verify parts are free of flaws, defects, or imperfections and meet all dimensional requirements as specified on drawings
- Assist Engineering with machine testing and factory acceptance testing as needed
- Assist with all shipping functions, including building skids and/or crates as needed
- Use forklift as needed for material handling tasks
- Maintain forklift training and certification
- Assist in maintaining grounds and facilities as needed
- Strict adherence to quality and safety standards
- Other duties may be assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree or technical education is a plus
- 3 years of related experience in the layout, assembly, and testing of mechanical systems
- Able to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and schematics as required
- Industrial equipment experience (conduit, sensors, disconnects, etc.)
- Electrical experience is a plus
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical tools and equipment
- The ability to work with and understand electromechanical functionality
- Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing floor that requires regular standing and walking for most of the workday. Subject to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.