Assembly Technician

Job Title: Assembly Technician (Column)

Location: Northbrook, IL

Job Type and Duration: 6 month+ contract

1st shift, 6am -2:30pm

The Column Assembly Technician is responsible for the assembly of DAC and SCS columns, hydraulic carts, and other pieces of column-related equipment. The Assembly Technician also performs pre-assembly functions such as readiness check of the assembly hardware, seals/O-rings, fabricated parts, qualification test form generation, as well as column troubleshooting and repair. Additionally, the Assembly Technician works across departmental lines to ensure equipment builds schedule and acts as a liaison between Assembly, QC, and OFT. The Assembly Technician trains new assembly staff, and engineering interns on all aspects of the above. The Assembly Technician assists with equipment qualification and facility maintenance.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (90% work time):

1. Utilize and strictly follow Company procedures, work instructions, engineering technical drawings, datasheets, BOMs, and P&IDs to ensure safety, quality, and consistent accuracy.

2. Assemble biopharma equipment (DAC and SCS columns, hydraulic carts, and other pieces of column-related equipment).

3. Assist with the qualification of assembled , including completion of the essential CofCs per Company Work Instructions.

4. Complete basic fabricated parts rework (polishing, thread chasing, grinding, etc.)

5. Reviewing orders in ERP (Navision).

6. Prepare equipment for crating (packing equipment components and maintenance hardware, wiping off the equipment, etc.)

7. Update project status in the project management software (ClickUp).

8. Maintaining minimum levels of Floor Stock items

9. Provide technical training to new assembly technicians and other Company and customer personnel

10. . Maintain a clean and organized workspace

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (10% work time):
2. Assist QC with the inspection of incoming components.
3. Provide deficiency reports to the Production Manager and assist in resolving those issues.
4. As necessary assist with cycle counts of Inventory items.
5. Visit fabrication vendor sites for parts QC and pre-assembly activities.
6. Facility Maintenance.
7. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
8. Reports to Production Manager - Columns.
9. Follows guidance from the Column Production and Qualification Specialist and Senior Assembly Technician.

E. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

1. Ability to strictly follow Company work schedule.
2. Manage a personal time off schedule in advance.
3. High School Diploma or GED
4. Hands-on mechanical skills
5. Familiarity with commonly used hand tools

F. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: lift 50 pounds, climb ladders

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