Operator Technician - Alpha Technologies

SUMMARY: Responsible for manufacturing and assembly of commercial products. Follows blueprints, guidelines and/or diagrams to ensure product specifications are met.

Alpha Technologies, a Roper company, is the world leader in the design, manufacture, service and support of precision rubber and polymer laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition/analysis software systems.

Essential Job Functions – Responsibilities

• Complete subassemblies for all instruments
• Train others on all subassemblies
• Complete final assembly for a minimum of 5 instruments
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor assembly and instrument problems/issues
• Create and follow work instructions and equipment manuals
• Organize and prioritize work activities
• Work independently and take initiative without being prompted
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen/Lean/Six Sigma activities
• Follow all company safety practices and demonstrate commitment to safety
• Follow and maintain, as necessary, all procedures according to  ISO and A2LA documentation
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned by management

Education – Experience – Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Associate’s degree at accredited post-secondary school in electronics, electrical engineering, electrical engineering technology or other closely related technical field OR two years of relevant experience required
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• Proven proficiency in basic mechanical skills
• Demonstrated analytical and problems solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Ability to multi-task, handling frequent interruptions and shifting priorities
• Basic to Intermediate PC, internet and MS Office Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of individuals
• Ability to communicate fluently in English

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Good level of fitness is required. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach, with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stop, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds. Average vision, speaking and hearing abilities are sufficient.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The environmental conditions of this job include; working near moving mechanical parts, caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Operations