Assembly Technician

Since 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum has been shaping the vacuum industry with groundbreaking innovations. Every day, over 4,000 employees at 10 production sites and more than 20 sales and service companies worldwide give everything for our customers. With our comprehensive portfolio, we offer solutions for all types of vacuum applications. We are not only driven by highest quality standards. It is our vision to be the most sustainable and fastest growing market player in our industry to drive technology for a sustainable future. Apply now and make our success story yours too!

SUMMARY

The assembly technician will assemble Pfeiffer Vacuum standard instrumentation and/or custom integrated systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exercise of judgment, discretion, and tact in all business matters and business relationships is required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain clear and cooperative working relationships with co-workers and demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality are essential. The organization’s leadership promotes collaborative problem solving in both formal and informal work teams. Participation in and contribution to teamwork within the organization is required. Employees must follow all quality and safety procedures of the company, including those at customer sites if applicable, and must abide by the corporate Code of Conduct in all situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties

1. Assemble equipment and machines using engineering drawings.
2. Follow basic instructions and directions.
3. Perform basic wiring from drawings or instruction provided.
4. Understands basic mechanical principles and can determine correct tool or procedure to assemble components.
5. Use engineering drawings to determine best way to assemble equipment.
6. Troubleshoot potential issues before and while building the machines.
7. Make changes to assemblies as required during building process.
8. Read and understand electrical schematics, both hydraulic and pneumatic.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Tasks require walking, sitting, bending, reaching, mobility, and occasional lifting. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and move intermittently throughout the day. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Work requires computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, presentations and data-entry), attention to detail and accuracy. Communication skills including listening and speaking are required for interaction with other employees, vendors, and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to balance multiple tasks and any stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job. Secondary duties with added requirements may be assigned from time to time.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Company Values

Pfeiffer Vacuum believes that we are all suppliers and customers of someone in our organization. Our employees must be able to demonstrate this customer-centric belief - which means that you are value-adding, reliable, performance-driven, innovative, service-minded and agile – in all of their business activities. We expect that our company values of open mindedness, trust, communication, thinking strategically/being creative, being courageous, accountable and humble, ethical sensitivity/compliance, resilience/facing diversity and fostering a culture of empowerment, engagement and collaboration will drive the actions of our employees.

Qualifications

Strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail and creative problem solving and process planning are required. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work under tight and frequently changing deadlines in a dynamic business environment is necessary.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma

Three years of related work experience.

Ability to read drawings/blueprints/schematics

High level of mechanical aptitude.   

Basic knowledge of industrial machine wiring preferred

Language Skills

Essential functions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Mathematical Skills

Basic mathematical skills 

Reasoning Ability

Assembly Technician will work on routine assignments with detailed instruction. Normally receives general instruction for routine work, detailed instruction on new assignments.  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Driver’s License.

TOOLS AND/OR EQUIPMENT

Common hand tools are the responsibility of the employee; specialized tools are supplied by Pfeiffer Vacuum.

This position will use hand tools, power tools and measuring devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will work in a warehouse/service center. Indoor and climate controlled industrial environment.

We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status of protected veteran, among other things or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Christina Feeney at 603-305-2629.