Assembler II

Harvard Bioscience has an opening for an Assembler II.  The qualified candidate will participate in a team environment to meet customer requirements for timely delivery of high-quality electro-mechanical devices.  The qualified candidate will perform a wide variety of routine tasks.  Acts on knowledge of company practices, procedures, policies and job tasks to complete most assignments. Works under general supervision for new or difficult tasks. Routine tasks are not closely supervised. Work using a microscope. Work with small power and hand tools (scales, tray sealing equipment, adhesive dispensers, tweezers, etc.). Works with small parts such as wires, catheter tubing and electronic components. Work with small and large hand and power tools. Testing assembling, soldering and preparing electronic parts for production use. Perform through-hole and surface mount soldering using a microscope.

Skills and Abilities Required:

Successful Candidate Will:

• High School diploma or equivalent and experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Work as a team member within work group and with entire production floor.
• Have proven ability to comprehend and follow intermediately complex assembly / manufacturing procedures.
• Have the ability to read and follow procedures and drawings.
• Have ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees, both written & verbal
• Possess great attention to detail.
• Possess computer skills (email, word processor, spreadsheet, data acquisition, etc.)
• Have a strong attendance and work ethic and be quality conscious.
• Work positively with others, even in difficult circumstances.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.
• Concentrate and maintain energy over long periods of time.
• Always be looking for better ways to improve product and/or process.

Skills and Abilities (Desirable):

• General solder skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience in visual inspection