Assembly Technician

This position requires that you must be a US Citizen for consideration and meet all Federal Contractor employee requirements.  Nomad GCS does not support the H1B Visa for this position.

Position:           Assembly Technician 
Division:            Operations
Department:    Production
Schedule:         Full-Time
Reports To:       Team Lead / Production Manager

Overview:   Nomad Global Communication Solutions is a leading provider of communication and response products, serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service, while positively contributing to our team.

Assembly Technicians represent the organization through their craftsmanship, leadership, and efficiency; they must be hardworking, self-motivated, good at multitasking, have a cooperative attitude, reliable, responsible, dependable, honest, skilled and timely in their assigned processes, be safety-conscious and have the ability to deal effectively in a fast-paced work environment. The Production Technician is critical to Nomad’s success in providing quality products to our customers in a timely fashion.

Essential Functions / Responsibility:

• Create and adapt process sheets, kits, and other components for the Lean process.
• Operate a wide variety of testing equipment, including electrical multi-meters, LP leak detectors, high/low voltage metering, and pressure/vacuum testing.
• Cross train to work on a variety of processes including, but not limited to flooring installation, plumbing, door and window installation, stabilizing systems, HVAC, cabinet and countertop making, and welding and technology integration.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Basic Knowledge Desired:

• Understands the significance of the Nomad Core Values and display a demonstrated willingness to apply them.
• Preferably have 2 years of experience working within one or more of the following areas:
  • Cabinet or countertop Construction
  • General construction
  • Finish carpentry
  • Working with CAD layouts
  • HVAC
  • General Plumbing (use of PVC, PEX, etc.)
  • General hydraulics
  • General automotive experience with trucks
• Be active in working with management in adapting current timelines to increase productivity and safety within the shop.
• Be knowledgeable of
  • raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, drawings and models.
  • operation of a variety of current standard shop tools to include, but not limited to: corded/cordless drills/drivers/hammer drill, drill press, corded/cordless saws (table, skill, reciprocating, jig, compound miter, radial, band, cut off), grinders, orbit sanders, pneumatic tools (finish nailer, roofing nailer, stapler, impact wrenches, compressors), a wide variety of hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches (box, combination, adjustable, etc.), pliers (needle nose, linesmen, slip joint, strippers/cutters, terminal connectors), bolt cutters, diagonal cutters, Alan keys, socket/driver sets, rulers (metric, standard, carpenter style measuring tapes, protractor/angle finders), stud finders, levels, squares, utility knifes, hammers, wrecking bars, bench vises, clamps, punches, files, putty knives, battery charges/testers, multimeters, rivet guns (air/hand), cable tie guns, cutting tools (drill bits, hole saws), wet/dry vacuum cleaners, etc.)

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to use hands and arms to manipulate, handle, feel, reach, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Anything heavier than 50 pounds will require two people to lift / carry.
• The employee must have the ability to work from heights at the ground floor up to 20 feet from the ground on ladders or platforms of varying sizes.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish individual colors.

Working Environment:

• The work environment is a partially environmentally controlled indoor environment. Depending upon the time of year, temperatures can fluctuate between 60F and 100F but is typically around 70F. There are times when working outside will be required.
• The employee may be subjected to noise levels, ranging from low volume to loud and will be required to wear provided safety hearing devices from time to time, which will be provided.
• There is some exposure to strong odors and fumes.
• All Team Members must wear provided OSHA approved eye protection at all times in manufacturing areas. The employee will be required to wear provided safety eyewear throughout the performance of their duties.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years documented experience working with one or more of the bullet point topics on page 1 under Essential Functions/Responsibility, bullet point three.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines.  As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.