Mechanical Assembler

For more than 50 years, E.A. Fischione Instruments, Inc. has provided advanced microscopy and nanotechnology solutions to the worldwide scientific community. Headquartered in Export, PA, Fischione Instruments continues to expand our product offering and has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times eight times since 2001 as one of the area's fastest-growing companies.

Fischione Instruments is seeking a full-time Mechanical Assembler at our manufacturing facility located in Export, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of our laboratory and specimen preparation products.

Responsibilities

Assemble and test small assemblies involving many parts; alignment, surface finish, precision tolerance of parts, and appearance

Use lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and other tools to fit and size parts

Assemble parts while using eye loupes and microscopes

Clean and prepare parts for assembly

Bond parts using solder or adhesives

Inspect parts and assemblies using micrometers, indicators, an optical comparator, and a measuring microscope

Assist in packing and shipping products

Maintain orderly work area, machines, and equipment

Meet production schedule requirements

Provide feedback to the Manufacturing and Engineering departments, as needed

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or machining apprenticeship is desirable

At least five years of mechanical experience is required; 10 years of experience is preferred

Familiarity with requirements for parts used in vacuum is desirable

Valid driver's license

Familiarity with redlining changes to drawing for later reviewPhysical requirements

Regularly required to: stand, walk, sit (sometimes for extended periods); use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and see

Observe, feel, and handle small objects

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; the ability to adjust focus; perform some tasks while using a stereo or digital microscope

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must have reliable transportation and be able to pass a background check and a drug testPhysical requirements

Occasional overtime; sometimes on the weekend, sometimes on short notice.

If you meet our qualifications and are interested in a challenging, high-tech field where there is always room to learn and grow, we are interested in meeting you.

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