Assembly Technician - 1st Shift

.ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.Our facility in Billerica Massachusettsis located in the metropolitan Boston area and specializes in the designand manufacturing of advanced photonics products based on MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Our unique technology enables the highest system performance in the most compact and cost-effective formats in a variety of applications.This sites Optical Coherence Tomography OCT products are laser-based imaging tools that have transformed ophthalmic care and made notable impacts on patients in cardiology dermatology oncology gastroenterology and other medical specialties.We are currently looking for Assembly Technicians who will work out of our Billerica MA Manufacturing Center. These positions are first shift positions - 5 days a week. The position assists manufacturing to meet its continuous improvement goals such product cost reduction improvement of overall product quality reduction of product cycle times and process validations. The individuals in this position will work with ManufacturingProcess engineers. Performs functions associated with all manufacturing operations including working with engineers in set-up as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts components subassemblies and final assemblies. Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.Shifts and Schedule1st Shift Openings4 Monday - Friday 600 AM - 230 PM 8hr ShiftsMain responsibilitiesMust be able to understand and communicate work instructions updates and issues in English with team members and engineersAssemblingPackaging productsFilling out paperwork for related assemblies and production activityCommunicating discrepancies or potential issues as neededAs necessary performs other duties as requiredStrong understanding of measuring devices prints and quality control documents specifications and requirements.Strong operation of mechanical electrical and optical tools and equipment for quality inspection.May assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process. Works with engineers in conducting experiments.Ensures high quality standards associated with assembly production to manufacture superior medical product assemblies.Uses programs to collect and evaluate operating data to conduct on-line adjustments to products instruments or equipment.Perform operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment or manufacturing process - basic trouble-shooting. Assist in the design construction test and check-out of test equipment.Strong understanding of reports procedures - keeps excellent records and documentation of activities.RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent0-5 years experience in a related field is requiredAbility to perform basic mathematical calculationsMicroscope ExperienceAbility to follow GMPs Good Manufacturing Practice using Standard Operating ProceduresMaintains records and clean room environment to comply with regulatory requirementsUse various measurement devices to record data and produce assemblies to written specificationsManual dexterity eye hand coordination and visual acuityAbility to read write and understand EnglishAbility to perform repetitive work while paying attention to detailMaintain product traceability and identificationIdentify and segregate Non-Conforming ProductAbility to train othernew associatesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workersAble to work closely with other people.Soldering Skills Can perform basic soldering jobs.Detail oriented.Hardware Knowledge Knows how to use DVM temp meter. Is familiar with Oscilloscopes Spectrum Analyzers power supplysElectronic Skills Has a basic understanding of electricity.Computer Skills Is familiar with Microsoft Office products.Additional Desirable QualificationsPrevious experience in a Controlled Environment AreaDemonstrated abilities to train othernew operatorsAdditional Desired QualificationsPrevious experience in a Controlled Environment AreaDemonstrated abilities to train othernew operatorsCompensationSalary Range 22.00 - 33.00 Depending on Experience