Production Specialist

Posted August 08, 2021
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Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). Topcon Positioning Group designs, manufactures and distributes precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, BIM, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets.

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Summary: Primary duties include assembly, preparation and inspection of product according to production specifications and quality standards. Works as part of a team/cell assisting others as needed. Meets/exceeds production goals and quality standards.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Reads work orders to understand scope and details of assignments. Interprets basic blue prints to perform duties. Interprets and follows assembly instructions. Ensures work area is stocked with parts, strain, gauges, resisters, steel parts to perform work. Prepares Shortage Report and replenishes stock as needed. Obtains parts as needed from stock area. Sets up and operates a variety of production machines to fulfill duties including microscopes , hand tools, automatic washer, magnet crane, thermal testing chambers, sand blaster etc. Performs assembly duties to apply resisters and strain gauges using hand tool, clamps, etc. Cleans and packs product Follows quality procedures and inspection instructions. Consults with Supervisor on questionable cases involving material, quality or procedure matters. Checks for non-conforming materials that don't pass the meter test. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements and Skills:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Specialized training in assembly, production, electronics is helpful Soldering skills. Must possess good manual dexterity for assembly duties. Possess good attention to detail. Possess good teamwork skills. Able to work independently without close supervision. Understands basic production and quality principles.

Equipment and Tools Operated or worked from:

Soldering tool, wiring machine, pinning machine, cabling machine, snippers, crimper, other light hand tools, screw drivers, drills.

Physical Environment:

Positions require light physical requirements. May sit/stand for extended periods. Most stations require minimal/light lifting up to 10 pounds. May move light hand held production equipment to new locations. Heavy lifting may be required up to 50 pounds and may need to move up to 100 pounds/but not lift

Topcon is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.