Assembly Technician

Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Ametek, Inc.Assembly TechnicianJOB DESCRIPTIONAssembly Technician for the Zygo Extreme Precision Optics Group in Richmond, CA. Zygo EPO is a leading edge optics company working in the field of optical component and subsystem design and manufacturing. Generate a consistent flow of high quality work through the assembly department. Collaborate with supervisors and the planning group to meet on-time delivery requirements. Assist in continually improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components
• Operations include the use of various bonding agents (epoxies)
• Responsibilities include chemical processing of parts using potentially hazardous materials (acids)
• Perform tasks involving high precision and detail
• Setup and break down various fixture configurations
• Load parts onto fixtures and successfully execute operations as directed
• Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules and inventory control
• Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on equipment and tooling
• Work with engineering on developing methods for new products REQUIREMENTS
  • Associate degree in related technical field plus 3 years related work experience or HS Diploma plus 8 years related work experience
  • Experience in manufacturing environment
  • Experience with proper handling of hazardous chemicals a plus
  • Experience with simple troubleshooting of processes
  • Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • Careful, well organized and detail oriented
  • Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel
  • Basic math skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ZYGO offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k).-- EOEAssembly Technician--JOB DESCRIPTIONAssembly Technician for the Zygo Extreme Precision Optics Group in Richmond, CA. Zygo EPO is a leading edge optics company working in the field of optical component and subsystem design and manufacturing. Generate a consistent flow of high quality work through the assembly department. Collaborate with supervisors and the planning group to meet on-time delivery requirements. Assist in continually improving procedures and methods with a mind toward efficiency. This is an onsite position.RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Perform assembly operations consisting of optical and mechanical components
    • Operations include the use of various bonding agents (epoxies)
    • Responsibilities include chemical processing of parts using potentially hazardous materials (acids)
    • Perform tasks involving high precision and detail
    • Setup and break down various fixture configurations
    • Load parts onto fixtures and successfully execute operations as directed
    • Handle and clean optical components without downgrading the surfaces
    • Maintain a clean and orderly work environment by following cleaning schedules and inventory control
    • Perform maintenance and preventatives maintenance on equipment and tooling
    • Work with engineering on developing methods for new products REQUIREMENTS
      • Associate degree in related technical field plus 3 years related work experience or HS Diploma plus 8 years related work experience
      • Experience in manufacturing environment
      • Experience with proper handling of hazardous chemicals a plus
      • Experience with simple troubleshooting of processes
      • Experience with optics and optical testing preferred but not required
      • Team player with good communication skills
      • Careful, well organized and detail oriented
      • Strong computer skills including MS Work and Excel
      • Basic math skills PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.ZYGO offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k).-- EOE--

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