Instrument Production Technician

Ted Pella, Inc. is seeking an experienced Instrument Production Technician to join our production team. This person will assemble instruments and sub-assemblies to meet daily customer demand and production schedule. This position reports to the Production Supervisor. This is a temp to hire position. The right candidate could be hired as a Ted Pella, Inc. employee after a probationary period.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pull required materials from the stockroom to complete a job and report any shortages or damaged materials.
• Pull job related Work Instructions.
• Read and follow engineering drawings.
• Assemble and test instruments, sub-assemblies and small tools. Includes basic electrical and mechanical assembly.
• Build PCBs or PCB components.
• Verify that all fixtures and tooling are properly identified.
• Work with management to identify any damaged fixtures and/or tooling needing repair or replacement.
• Verify that all work has been completed correctly and meets Engineering and Quality standards.
• Recommend new tooling and equipment to improve efficiency.
• Work in a manner that conforms to safety standards used at the company regarding mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshooting and around related equipment. Report any safety issues to the Production Supervisor or Director of Manufacturing.
• Print product labels and manuals, assemble product manuals.
• QC co-workers jobs when applicable.
• Follow safe manufacturing practices such as use of eye protection, hearing protection, good shock prevention practices and interchange work to avoid repetitive stress injuries.
• Other duties as assigned which may become essential to the position.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma required, with related college coursework, trade school, or related training. Associates degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in equipment, instruments, or electronics assembly required.
• Must be mechanically inclined and experienced in the use of a variety of hand tools, power tools, and electrical tools. Excellent eye-hand coordination and dexterity.
• Understand the use of test and measurement equipment such as light microscopes, calipers, micrometers, volt meters and related equipment.
• Experience with PCB (printed circuit board) assembly and components is preferred.
• Must have general soldering experience and aptitude, ideally with small items. Experience soldering wiring harnesses or assemblies is preferred.
• Must have basic knowledge of electrical components, such as IC, regulators, resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes and relay.
• Basic use of Microsoft Windows 7 operating system and use of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and inspect work for quality control on each completed project.
• Must be able to learn new things quickly. Must have excellent attention to detail, problem diagnosis and solving skills, and high level of accuracy in work product.
• Must be self-motivated to work well independently, as well as work well on a team, organize and prioritize responsibly, handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep up with production workload.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work well with others.
• Ability to speak, write, and communicate in the English language fluently is required.
• Must have strong reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and math skills.
• Must have strong attendance record and work ethic, and maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time, continuously use arms, hands and fingers to manipulate parts and put together assemblies. Frequent standing, bending, walking. Must have good vision. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Hours:

Monday through Friday: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; hours may vary as needed based on business needs.

Pay/Benefits:

Hourly ourlypay rate will be commensurate with experience. This position includes a generous medical, dental and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Company match, paid vacation, sick time and holidays.

About Ted Pella, Inc.:

Ted Pella, Inc. has been serving the global microscopy community with instrumentation and supplies for over 50 years. We have been in Redding for over 30 years. We sell to the entire USA and all around the world both directly and through a large distributor network. Visit our web site at http://www.tedpella.com. We are a family-owned and operated Company with a professional and friendly atmosphere.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Final candidates must successfully pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check. To apply please send a cover letter, a complete resume and your desired pay range through indeed.com or apply through our website careers page at www.tedpella.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.52 - $23.74 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you ever replaced or repaired electrical components, such as IC, regulators, resistors, capacitors, transistors, diodes and relay? Please explain if this was on the job or as a hobby.
• Do you have experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Adobe Acrobat Reader?
• Have you ever used equipment such as light microscopes, calipers, micrometers, volt meters or other tools related to electrical assembly? Please explain the details of your use of these tools.
• Have you ever had to assemble equipment using schematics or written instructions? Please explain what you assembled.
• Have you ever soldered wiring harnesses? Was this on the job, or as a hobby?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Soldering: 2 years (Required)
• PCB building: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person