Production Assemblers

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB

A Satellite Component Manufacturing company in Somerset West has a permanent position for a Production Assembler who will be responsible for producing components by assembling parts and subassemblies.

KEY TASKS

• Responsibility for the day-to-day cleanroom operations

• Assembly of harnesses

• Assembly of boards and other components into chasses

• Application of glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings

• Operation of related assembly aids, such as curing oven, vacuum tank, compressor, solder pots, crimping tools, etc.

• Ensuring traceability of all parts during the assembly process

• Logging and controlling the storage of electronic and other components as well as work in progress and completed products

• Capturing of tasks and job status in line with build operations

• Secure packing of completed products suitable for international shipments

• Reporting production progress and issues to the line manager

• · Review assembly documentation/build instructions and understand what needs to be done and how it is to be done

• Ensure correct procedures, and processes are followed during manufacturing

• Ensure all documentation is signed off for traceability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate

Experience:

• >3 years assembling complex and high-reliability electro-mechanical equipment

Prerequisites:

• Appreciation of ISO9001 requirements.

• Familiarity with working in a highly controlled assembly environment such as military or medical equipment.

• Ability to work to tight schedules while maintaining high-quality manufacture.

• Good written and oral communications skills.

• Ability to work with small components and assemblies

• Ability to interpret mechanical and electronic drawings.

• Be self-motivated and have the willingness to learn.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to manage time and work to deadlines.