Production Assembler

Job summary

The Production Assembler is responsible for building, aligning, and verifying electrical, optical, and electro-mechanical assemblies within a high-precision manufacturing environment. They must follow standard work instructions, maintain quality standards, and escalate any technical issues or process deviations to senior staff.

Job details

IPG Photonics (Canada) Inc. produces market-disrupting sensor technology and software that is transforming the manufacturing industry. Our Kingston subsidiary develops cutting-edge monitoring technology that is integrated with IPG Photonics’ world-leading laser manufacturing solutions to provide real-time quality assurance for advanced manufacturing environments around the world. Our customer portfolio comprises world-leading E-mobility manufacturers, household consumer brands, and renowned technology companies. We are powering the EV revolution, making medical devices safer, helping win Formula One Grands Prix, and helping people land on Mars! The Production Assembler is a production team member responsible for building, aligning, and verifying electrical, optical, and electro-mechanical assemblies in a high-precision manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes consistent, high-quality production output, adherence to established processes, and efficient workflow execution. The Production Assembler supports production flow by following standard work, completing assigned assembly tasks accurately, and helping ensure quality and throughput targets are met. Work is performed within established procedures and guidelines. Issues requiring troubleshooting, technical analysis, process deviations, or corrective action beyond documented instructions are escalated to a Senior Production Assembler, Production Technician, or supervisor. Duties/Responsibilities: * Perform electrical, optical, and electro-mechanical assembly operations in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards. * Conduct in-process checks and perform prescribed corrective actions in accordance with documented procedures. Escalate failures, abnormalities, or issues that fall outside established instructions. * Perform precision optical alignment according to documented work instructions, defined parameters, and established acceptance criteria * Assemble, align, and electrically test production units while maintaining consistent output and quality. * Support production efficiency by minimizing rework through adherence to standard processes and best practices. * Identify and escalate assembly or quality issues and support corrective actions as directed by technicians, quality, production leadership, or engineering. * Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, and production documentation necessary to complete assigned tasks. * Meet or exceed established production targets through efficient time management and workflow execution. * Participate in continuous improvement efforts focused on production flow, quality, and efficiency. Additional Responsibilities: * Support documentation updates related to assembly processes and best practices. * Provide feedback on tools, fixtures, and production processes to improve efficiency. * Assist with cross-functional production activities as needed. Qualifications Education: * Technical diploma or relevant certification in electronics, optics, or mechanical assembly preferred. Experience: * Hands-on experience in electrical, optical, or electro-mechanical assembly within a production environment preferred. * Experience working in a high-precision manufacturing setting is preferred. * Experience performing precision optical alignment within defined procedures is preferred. Required Abilities: * Assembly and basic troubleshooting skills within a production setting. * Ability to follow and interpret standardized work instructions. * High attention to detail with a focus on consistent product quality. * Ability to communicate effectively with team members on the production floor. * Ability to balance quality and throughput in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within established processes. * Regular use of precision tools and equipment during assembly tasks. * Ability to work with small components requires fine motor skills and visual accuracy. Physical Requirements: * Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during assembly work. * Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 45 pounds. * Work performed in a manufacturing environment with standard equipment, noise, and controlled conditions.

What you’ll do

The Production Assembler is responsible for building, aligning, and verifying electrical, optical, and electro-mechanical assemblies within a high-precision manufacturing environment. They must follow standard work instructions, maintain quality standards, and escalate any technical issues or process deviations to senior staff.

Requirements

Candidates should have a technical diploma or relevant certification in electronics, optics, or mechanical assembly. Hands-on experience in a high-precision manufacturing setting and proficiency in precision optical alignment are preferred.

Listed skills

• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Continuous Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrical assembly
• Optical assembly
• Electro-mechanical assembly
• Precision optical alignment
• Troubleshooting
• Quality assurance
• Technical documentation
• Fine motor skills
• Visual accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Workflow execution
• Continuous improvement
• Assembly drawings interpretation
• Electromechanical Assembly
• Workflow Management
• Assembly Drawing
• Precision Tools
• Medical Devices
• Self-Motivation
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Optics
• Technical Analysis
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Environment
• Electronics
• Leadership
• Mechanical Assembly
• Fine Motor Skills
• Operations
• Photonics
• Production Flow Analysis
• Production Process
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Management
• Time Management
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Product Quality (QA/QC)
• Detail Oriented

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