Production Assembler II

Company:  IPS Group, Inc. is a design, engineering and manufacturing company focused on low power wireless telecommunications and parking technologies. IPS manufactures its products locally and has been delivering world-class solutions to the telecommunications and parking industries for 25 years. The company is best known for its patented credit card-enabled, solar-powered single-space parking meter and web-based management system.

Job Description:

Experienced on the assembly of IPS products. Takes on a leadership role in the assigned work cell. Point of contact for the management team regarding open issues that are discovered and require resolution. Perform all tasks involved in the production of IPS Group’s Products. This includes assembling, programming, labeling, assigning, and testing parking meters and other IPS products to successful completion and then packaging them if required. Follow standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert on a particular product
• Works directly with management and leads in reporting and resolving open issues discovered in the production process
• Experienced in IPS’ assembly processes and procedures
• Ability to train new employees on the assembly of IPS products
• Reads routing and performs work as assigned by department supervisor
• Screws, solders, houses, and otherwise assembles the materials to produce sub-assemblies or finished product from loose materials
• Attach appropriate labels and tags to products and packages
• Pack finished goods into correct packages and boxes
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
• Place finished goods on the designated pallet
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Responsible for business system transactions
• Performs other related duties and assignments as require

All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production

Qualification/Skills:

• Ability to perform basic math
• S. Diploma Required
• Prior mechanical or electronic assembly desired
• Able to stand for 8 hours with breaks
• Reliable and punctual
• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use hand and electronic tools and Machines to screw, solder, paint, cut, scrape, push and pull. Use hands to tighten vice grips, hold tweezers, scissors, box cutters, ratchets, long nose pliers, and a silicon gun; to tape and apply labels. Must be able to see clearly to size screws and attach labels accurately. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position is in the factory and could involve sitting, standing, walking and lifting and manipulating materials for long periods of time throughout the day. The environment is clean and typically free from dust and hazardous materials. This indoor environment is temperature controlled.

Note:  The above statements are not intended to an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this classification. Nothing in the job description restricts IPS Group, Inc. from the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment as this is an “AT-Will employer.

It is the policy of IPS Group, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER