Manufacturing Assistant ($18/hour, day shift hours!)

Primary Work Location

Lincoln, NE

Work Hours

Full-Time / Day shift between 6:00am-4:30pm

Job Overview

Build sub-assemblies and kits by precisely following instructions given in the form of Assembly Plans, Engineering Drawings, sketches, written notes, samples, and verbal communication using hand tools and/or machines to assemble parts and finished instruments.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Some evidence that demonstrates an aptitude to perform precise assembly work from written instructions and verbal direction
• General Manufacturing and/or Assembly experience is preferred but not required.

General

• Ability to meet the Physical Requirements of the position.
•  Excellent physical dexterity and motor skills to use Assembly tools, fixtures, and measuring equipment.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Good reading (English) comprehension skills.
• Good oral communication and listening skills to communicate effectively with Supervisor and coworkers.
•  Adequate comprehension to understand and perform basic arithmetic.
• Must be dependable, cooperative, motivated, and have good attendance.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform Assembly work within Standard Assembly Times.

Roles and Responsibilities

Specific

• Performs any combination of tasks to assemble subassemblies, parts, or kits. Reads and follows Assembly Plans, Work Order instructions, Engineering drawings and sketches, or by verbal instruction.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other according to instructions, or by using jigs, fixtures, or other holding devices.
• Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in instrument cases, chassis, and cabinets.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, drilling, tapping, shimming, and stamping.
• Operates equipment to press, shape, etch or wind component parts.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified dimensional characteristics.
• Performs in-process testing and inspection using magnifying devices, measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment to ensure parts and assemblies meet product specifications and standards.
• Works with computer systems or other equipment to track, monitor, and record production data and information.
• Count, Label, and Package components neatly per instructions.

General

• Documents actions by completing appropriate Manufacturing and Quality documentation.
• Maintains supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level and expiry. Anticipate needed supplies.  Alert manufacturing Supervisor to place orders for supply replenishment.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment by complying with all pertinent rules, procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Maintains Assembly equipment in a good state of operation by following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and alerting the Manufacturing Supervisor and/or Equipment Monitor of problem equipment.
• Performs routine and ad hoc parts inventory counts.
• Records time and activities for Assembly Work Orders and any production logs.
• Assists in troubleshooting and resolving Quality issues related to Assembly Plans, parts and materials, and subassemblies and instruments.
• Must represent LI-COR in a positive, professional manner.
• Must demonstrate a level of Competency, Efficiency to Standard Times, and overall Quality workmanship.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.