Purpose of the Position- ASSEMBLER

SUMMER HELP: This is a temporary summer position available now – August 2023. Looking to fill multiple full time and part time shifts. Pay rate for this position is $17.00 an hour.

Working hours are between 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Must be able to understand written work instructions, electrical schematics, and drawings for a wide range of products to properly assemble and test the final product to the highest of quality standards and with zero scrap or rework.
• Assemble components and products of varying size and complexity that includes cleaning, inspecting and testing of assembled components and assemblies.
• Meets the expected assembly timelines that are outlined on the production orders
• Ask questions when instructions are not understood or clear
• Remain focused on the production orders and assembly responsibilities throughout the day
• Performs any combination of the above duties from the functions above. Cross-train on various functions in order to provide flexibility and support across production operations.
• Where necessary, set up or calibrate equipment, maintain accurate records, prepare reports for identification purposes such as test reports, and move material to and from work areas.
• Must maintain a safe and clean working environment through compliance with procedures, policies and regulations.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

Physical Activities:

The employees must grasp, manipulate, or assemble parts and components that are often very small. As a result, they should have a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination. Work may be sedentary, could stand or sit for long durations and/or perform repetitious work at times. Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally.

Thorlabs values its diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.