Title: Production Technician I

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Production Floor Supervisor

Scope: Ensure processes and procedures are properly followed for manufacturing of products made by Sable Systems. To produce the best product for both internal and external customers.

Management Scope: N/A

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists. Gathers parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Ability to have multiple assignments going at the same time.
• Positions parts and subassemblies in a neat, orderly manner for each assignment.
• Builds product to current documentation. Consults senior technicians when there are questions and/or concerns about the build.
• Assembles assignments by examining connections for correct fit and fastening parts and subassemblies together in proper sequence with correct hardware.
• Verifies finalized product to specs and functionality before turning over to Quality Control.
• Resolves assembly problems by verifying potential issues with a senior assembler and notifying the supervisor of any changes needed to the BOM or build guide.
• Keeps all tools and other equipment in proper working condition and notifies supervisor of any damaged tools or equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Helps maintain inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level when pulling parts for a build. If a part appears to be low, anticipates needed supplies and places orders for supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results. Avoids waste of time and materials.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing assignments and other tasks assigned as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies:

• Able to communicate in English, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be able to follow directions, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem and to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• High attention to detail and self-motivation skills.
• Specific technical or vocational training or certification may be required.
• Able to read basic diagrams and schematics.
• Basic soldering skills.
• Able to perform basic tests with a multimeter.
• Able to use basic hand and power tools safely.
• Able to stand and move between standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• Regularly lift 30-50 pounds
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks
• Possess manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Experience with ERP System, NetSuite, a plus.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standard and Quality Management System requirements, a plus. 

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years of mechanical assembly experience may be required

Trusted as the world leader in metabolic measurement, Sable Systems International has a 30+ year reputation for innovation, expertise, and scientific insight. We design and manufacture multi-platform high-resolution scientific instrumentation for the Life Sciences. Our applications range from Fly to Mouse to Human – and beyond.

Our best-selling products include multi-channel metabolic measurement systems for experimental animals such as mice and rats, with simultaneous measurement of other parameters such as food and water intake, body mass, position, activity, and environmental monitoring. Whether providing solutions for the measurement of a living process or an industrial one, model animals, or human personalized healthcare research, our unrelenting focus on quality and support is key to our success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.