Assembly Technician

Avery Weigh-Tronix is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join our team in the West Assembly area. As an Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for performing various assembly-related operations involving electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and final assembly levels.

• Operate a variety of power tools, hand tools, lift assist devices, and material moving equipment as appropriate.
• Work at a variety of workstations and on a variety of products.
• Retrieve parts from a variety of heights, including floor or overhead.
• Read and comprehend drawings, work-aids, and safety documents.
• Practice good safety and housekeeping skills, including active participation in the 5S program and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Periodically work with materials designated as potentially hazardous. Safety Data Sheets are on file and regularly reviewed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance as appropriate. Report equipment maintenance issues requiring technician review.
• Assist in directing workflow and training of others as required by your supervisor.
• Communicate with team members in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Demonstrate sufficient technical and quality proficiency.
• Attain production output consistent with typical employees.
• Report to work by scheduled start time, maintain break schedule, and return to station by prescribed start time.
• Utilize computers and terminals to log in/out throughout the day and submit time off requests.
• Complete paperwork requirements and computer data input.
• May be assigned to different product lines as necessary to meet customer and/or company objectives.

• Self-management skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, communication/personal interaction skills are essential.
• BASIC counting skill is required.
• BASIC soldering experience helpful.
• BASIC knowledge of a computer and keyboarding experience helpful.

• Ability to stand or sit entire shift as the task requires.
• Good hand-eye coordination and depth perception.
• Ability to walk over a mile throughout the workday.
• Full use of both hands and legs.
• Hold hand and arm position steady for several seconds.
• Ability to view, grip, manipulate, and assemble small parts.
• Ability to lift and control 25 lb overhead momentarily.
• Ability to effectively work in both high-variety and high-repetition environments for full shift.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• HSA/FSA with a company match.
• Income Protection Benefits.
• Industry Leading 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Program.

Avery Weigh-Tronix is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.