Electro-Mechanical Assembler Technician I

Electro-Mechanical Assembler Technician I

SIG SAUER, Inc.  is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training.  For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision.  Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.  Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy.  Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions.  SIG SAUER is certified a Great Place to Work™.  For more information about the company and product line visit: www.sigsauer.com.

Position Summary: The Electro-Mechanical Assembler Technician I is responsible for providing technical support to Engineers, other Technicians, production team members in optimizing production processes within the RWS business unit. They will be detail oriented and apply the ability to create work instructions, adjust tooling, diagnose issues, and optimize assembly lines for new processes or products. The Electro-Mechanical Assembler Technician I will communicate with cross functional groups and have a general understanding of Quality Assurance procedures, manufacturing principles, and some knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts. Working independently and in a team environment, the Electro-Mechanical Assembler Technician I will collaborate with employees across all departments.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow safety protocol and guidelines.
• Conduct time studies, process evaluations, and capacity studies on production processes.
• Provide training to other team members on process and safety procedures.
• Assist Manufacturing and R&D Engineering teams in the development of new processes, technologies, and products.
• Create and edit highly detailed work instructions.
• Operate torque tools, electric drivers, hand tools and specialized optical equipment.
• Operate, troubleshoot, adhesive dispensers, curing equipment, and production line tooling.
• Support Engineering efforts in root cause analysis activities.
• Support R&D activities and prototype builds.
• Perform basic maintenance on machinery and specialized assembly tooling.
• Build, assemble, fabricate tooling, and production lines.
• Work as part of the Assembly team as an Operator.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Must follow all required Safety and ISO procedures.
• Regular on-site attendance and punctuality is a necessary function of this position.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate shifts, or in other functional areas, and/or facilities based on business needs.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2-5 years of assembly experience. Optical mechanical assembly is preferred.
• Experience with machining processes, 3D printing or additive manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with CAD programs such as SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or relevant. Ability to learn new computer programs such as Excel, VISO, SolidWorks, and Oracle.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to read and edit blueprints as needed for manufacturability
• Display a positive attitude, behave in a professional manner and is self-motivated.
• Open to specific training and certification and/or continued education, and to performing cross training for other job responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Proficient in writing and math, and ability to follow verbal and written direction.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Communicate effectively to supervision regarding problems and corrective action.

Working Conditions:

• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Work is primarily standing (90 % of the shift) except for lunch and break periods.
• Shifts are 8 hours, 10 hours, and 12 hours.
• The duties of this job normally require exposure to a typical manufacturing environment. Frequent standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, walking, and stair climbing can be expected along with frequent lifting and/or moving of tooling, parts containers, and materials up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, bend and kneel frequently at a minimum of 50% of the shift, as well as undergo repetitive wrist, hand, elbow, shoulder, and ankle motions.
• Must demonstrate proficient fine motor skills, ability to grip, reach, pull, turn, and use tools to torque fixtures in various machinery or in the assembly, machining, or testing of parts.
• Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception, and the ability to focus on fine print.
• Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
• Must comply with all work exposure EH&S training requirements and adhere to SIG SAUER Inc. security mandates.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.