Machine Assembly Technician 1 - Machine Assembly

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The Machine Assembly Technician I is responsible for assembling mechanical units, fabricated parts/components, and/or electrical/electronic systems to make sub-assemblies, assemblies or complete units.

This position reports to the Value Stream Leader-Machine Assembly and is part of the Machine Assembly team located in Coralville Iowa and will be an on-site role. This role is anticipated to work a weekday day shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00a-4:00p).

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
• Follows engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process.
• Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components, and/or electrical/electronic systems to make sub-assemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
• Install, modify, troubleshoot machinery and equipment according to requisition established documentation
• Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements: if applicable for role

• Ability to travel when needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 75lb, any other physical requirements

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience in Using ERP systems
• Following SOPS
• Machine Operating, Process Operations, Product Assembly, and Production Technician roles.

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