IKA laboratory technology offers a wide range of innovative equipment for numerous applications in research and development. Market leaders trust in our proven technology for their mixing, heating, distilling and crushing applications. IKA has gained a leading position in the world market with its innovative magnetic stirrers, mixers, overhead stirrers, shakers, homogenizers, mills, rotary evaporators, calorimeters, laboratory reactors and specially developed software for laboratory and analysis applications, as well as temperature control products such as circulators, baths and chillers.
What we offer:
- Competitive Salary: A competitive salary is offered for the Lab Assembler position, providing financial stability.
- Health and Safety Measures: The job emphasizes the importance of safe working practices, ensuring the well-being of employees.
- Fast-Paced Environment: The opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment allows for dynamic and engaging workdays.
- Training and Skill Development: The role involves assembly, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, providing opportunities for skill development.
- Inclusive Workplace: The job description mentions that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity.
Your tasks:
- Assembly and Inspection: Perform assembly, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
- Stand During Shift: Required to stand while working during the shift, indicating an active and hands-on role.
- Fast-Paced Work: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, suggesting a need for efficiency and productivity.
- Tool and Equipment Operation: Utilize safe and proper setup and operation procedures for all tools and equipment.
- Record-Keeping: Accurately record information on manufacturing orders, time tickets, rejected material reports, and other required forms.
- Lifting and Carrying: Lift and/or carry boxes containing component parts (up to 50 pounds) and climb ladders to retrieve inventory.
- Workplace Organization: Keep hand tools, assembly equipment, and accessories clean, orderly, and safe.
- Communication: Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, follow assembly instructions, and communicate effectively with management and co-workers.
- Mathematical Skills: Apply basic mathematical concepts such as measurement and dimensioning in both metric and English systems.
- Problem-Solving: Define problems, collect data, and establish facts to draw valid conclusions, showcasing reasoning ability.
Your Profile:
- Familiarity with Assembly Equipment: Knowledge and familiarity with the use and care of assembly equipment and hand tools.
- Reading and Interpretation Skills: Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and documentation.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to interact with management and co-workers.
- Basic Computer Skills: Experience or the ability to learn basic keyboard operation; knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Mathematical Proficiency: Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts, including measurement and dimensioning.
- Physical Fitness: Ability to meet the physical demands, including standing at a workstation, occasional sitting, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and climbing ladders.
- Attention to Detail: Specific vision abilities required for adjusting focus and viewing small component parts.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts for valid conclusions.
- Cleanliness and Organization: Capable of performing cleaning tasks and maintaining an organized work area.
- Adaptability: Willingness to work in a moderate to occasionally loud work environment, indicating adaptability to different working conditions.
Qualifications:
Associates Degree preferred. Preferred minimum of two years experience in the assembly, trouble-shooting, repair and quality inspection of electromechanical equipment.
