Shop Assistant (Fabrication)
$13.75 - $17.25/hr
Shop Assistant Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators ... Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
Shop Assistant (Fabrication)
$13.75 - $17.25/hr
Shop Assistant Who we are... We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators ... Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
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Job description
Shop Assistant
Who we are…
We are a team of scientists, engineers, technicians, and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts, cornhole, ping-pong, chili cook-offs, and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life, not just a living.
Who you are…
You are someone who takes pride in keeping things organized, running smoothly, and ready for others to do their best work. You are dependable, hands-on, and detail-oriented, finding satisfaction in maintaining equipment, preparing materials, and creating an efficient, safe, and well-organized workspace. You approach your work with a strong sense of ownership, noticing the small things that make a big difference and taking initiative before problems arise. You enjoy working alongside others, are always willing to lend a hand, and understand that every task you complete contributes to the success of the entire team. At your core, you are reliable, mechanically inclined, hardworking, and take pride in doing quality work the right way every day.
What you can expect to work on…
The Shop Assistant is responsible for the preventative maintenance, overall shop cleanliness, and inventory / ordering of raw materials. This position will also ensure accuracy of project materials and pre-cut in accordance with designs.
- Maintains inventory and ordering of raw materials and sheet metal
- Verifies and maintains oil and coolant levels on all machines
- Cleans automated and manual machines
- Organizes and assembles consumables
- Maintains inventory and supply cabinets
- Performs preventative maintenance of CNC machines, manual machines, shears, air compressors, forklifts, and hydraulic presses
- Dresses and maintains grinders
- Pre-cuts materials in accordance with designs
- Maintains overall cleanliness of shops
What you need to succeed…
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operation procedures (SOP) and work instructions
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
- Demonstrated ability to utilize standard hand tools
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
- Displays good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Possesses good organizational skills
- Demonstrates skilled mechanical aptitude amp; technical documentation skills
- Possesses ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrates good problem solving and decision-making skills
- Is self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail
Great to have…
- Ability to perform simple shop math, convert decimals to factional equivalents, and fractions to decimal equivalents
- Knowledge and experience in the use of micrometers, calipers, and height gauges
- Demonstrated ability to utilize standard hand tools
- Successful experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Other things to know…
- Full-time position
- Niowave’s standard operating hours are Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
- This position will have regular working hours Monday – Friday with an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements
- Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role
Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.
About Niowave
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Industry
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Lansing, MI, US
Year founded
2005