Technician Instrument Assembly

Background

DWK Life Sciences LLC (DWK) was created as a result of the merger of three industry leaders and provides the world’s laboratories and production environments with the most comprehensive range of labware for scientific research and technical applications, as well as solutions for storage and packaging. We manufacture a full range of precision glassware and specialty products for life sciences. We also offer products and services (vials, ampules, stoppers, septa, seals, caps, bottles, tubes, flasks, and value-added services) to customers seeking packaging solutions.

Company revenue is generated through four primary channels: Global distributors, National distributors, Direct field selling efforts, and online sales.

DWK supports four primary market segments: Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Sciences, and Industrial glass.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position assembles products, partially or completely, working at a bench on the shop floor or in clean room environment. The position assembles products to meet required specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Electrical and mechanical assembly of laboratory equipment.
• Basic knowledge of DWK business, products, systems and operations.
• Fits and assembles parts or machines into complete assembly.
• Packaging, palletizing and labeling finished product for stock.
• Test operation of unit(s) to ensure functionality and performance. Work with production lead/supervisor on the production sign-off and documentation of records.
• Downloads software as required for assembly of product and performs computer testing of unit to specifications.
• Review manufacturing order for quantity, operation steps, testing and inspection steps.
• Review manufacturing blueprints and manufacturing orders for correctness. Work with production lead/supervisor on any issues found to correct errors on blueprints, BOM’s and routings.
• Confer with Production Supervisor or Warehouseman on overruns of parts and shortages.
• Confer with Production Supervisor/Lead, Repair Department, Engineering and Quality Department to resolve assembly issues and defective material issues.
• Promotes safe working habits and encourages proper housekeeping methods.
• Confers with Production Supervisor/lead on troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Promotes safety awareness among associates through training to ensure a safe and healthy environment withing the company policy guidelines. Supports EHS initiatives.
• Responsible for notifying Team Leader or Production Manager of continuous improvements that can be made in the assembly process.
• Responsible for notifying Team Leader or Production Manager of any Lean improvements or techniques that can be implemented on the shop floor.
• Responsible for improving and maintaining production efficiencies.
• Work withing the ISO, EHS and Company policies.
• Understand the DWK Quality Policy and relevant Quality Objectives.
• Recognize their contribution to the effectiveness of the QMS, including the benefits of improved performance.
• Comprehend the impact or effect of not conforming with the QMS.
• Observe all safety precautions, rules, and regulations. Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• HS diploma, GED or military equivalent required
• One (1) year light manufacturing environment preferred
• Mechanical and electro-mechanical knowledge

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.