THE OPPORTUNITY: ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

USD Salary Range Transparency - $50,000 - $55,000 / year. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

Metal additive manufacturing technology powered by 3D printing is evolving quickly from a niche tool used primarily in university research to an industry tool used to develop and manufacture products faster and at a lower cost. Xact Metal, Inc., headquartered in State College, PA, is making metal additive manufacturing systems affordable for small- to mid-sized companies who need prototyping, casting, tooling and printing of small parts, but could not afford metal powder-bed fusion systems in the past.

Anticipating rapid future company growth, Xact Metal has an immediate need for a FULL-TIME Production/Assembly/Installation Technician. The primary duties of this position will be assembling, troubleshooting, and testing machine components in a clean room environment and completing accurate, timely and thorough process documentation and production reports according to company protocol.

If you are interested in exploring this job opportunity and you have the skills and abilities described below, we hope to hear from you in the next few days!

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK COULD LOOK LIKE THIS - (but you already know there are more “regular” duties than this that pop up each day, right?):

• Read and interpret assembly blueprints or specifications; in collaboration with other team members, plan assembly or build operations that meet assigned tasks, work orders, and customer specifications
• Apply appropriate industry techniques and your skills to the company’s precision tools, and/or other specialized machinery to work with raw materials; assemble a part or parts that match assigned tasks, work orders and contract specifications
• Conduct parts/systems testing and quality control according to company and industry protocol; accurately analyze the state of all parts/components in-process to identify defects and determine the root cause(s) for quality issues
• Provide direct feedback to other team members involved in resolving a quality issue and also facilitate communication with management to prevent future defect repeats and losses to the company
• Participate with management in design and method improvements
• Propose/implement appropriate, timely, cost-effective corrective actions and continuous process improvements and verify effectiveness of any change
• Rework, repair, or replace damaged parts or assemblies
• Complete accurate, timely and thorough process documentation and production reports according to company protocol
• Lead and/or assist in installing and repairing equipment and conducting equipment/process training at customer sites
• According to established company procedures, perform routine maintenance and calibration of specific equipment

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• regularly perform repetitive tasks
• sit or stand for long periods of time and routinely required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• regularly lift/maneuver/move objects weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift/maneuver/move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, able to tell differences between colors and compare to color standards and the ability to adjust focus
• regularly possess manual/finger/hand dexterity to handle, manipulate, control, feel and adjust objects to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately; sufficient hand strength is required to be able to operate a soldering iron and other hand tools effectively
• regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand; regularly understand the speech of another person.
• In certain workspaces, employees are required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, protective smock, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas in or around confined spaces with some exposure to chemicals, grease, oils, fumes, and/or other compounds.

MINIMUM JOB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

A.A.S. degree from an accredited program in mechatronics or a related field, such as automated manufacturing technology, electrical technology, electro-mechanical maintenance technology, engineering CAD technology, engineering design technology, electronics and computer engineering, electronics, and computer engineering technology, robotics and automation technology or a comparable program of study in industrial, computing and engineering technologies; alternatively, at least 4-years mechatronics-specific work experience will be considered in lieu of the A.A.S. degree.

OTHER MUST-HAVE JOB ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, accurately comprehend/interpret and follow instructions, blueprints, schematics, and test plans furnished in written, digital/electronic, diagram, or schedule form
• Solid math and reasoning skills to prepare, compile and validate data/reports
• Ability to interpret data, evaluate metrics, and apply appropriate problem-analysis or problem-solving techniques to assess a technical production issue accurately.
• Comfort level with technology, software, and spreadsheets, including use of all Microsoft office products and smartphones and the willingness to learn new systems, techniques, and technologies
• If required by job duties, background checks (criminal/education/ employment/ reference/ credit/ DMV) may be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company
• Must possess a valid driver's license and provide your own transportation for driving to and from prospective/current accounts or other business events, as needed (+/- 15%). Periodic day and overnight travel may be required for customer/site visits, industry trade shows, and other business-related events; sporadic, future international travel may also be required. If hired, must be able to travel by standard carrier air and/or train.
• If hired, must adhere to all OSHA/safety standards and protocols, company policies and procedures, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards

DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (These are a plus, not required!)

• Some direct work experience with electrical/electronic/mechanical systems is highly desired
• Additive manufacturing experience a plus!

COMPETITIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING:

• 80% medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; voluntary plan participation,
• 6 weeks of vacation per calendar year prorated from the start date
• 2 weeks of sick time per calendar year prorated from the start date
• 1 week of personal time per calendar year prorated from the start date
• Bonus program based on company performance

TO APPLY:

Tell us why you are interested in this position and your desired salary in the cover letter section of this posting. Include your resume, answer a few questions, then click submit. It’s that easy to apply right now!

Cover letters and resumes are requested immediately! BUT we are looking for an awesome new team member, so the position will remain open until filled.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The company does not sponsor work visas.
• Local applicants or those who can report to work on a punctual basis at the company’s office in State College, PA during normal work hours (and as needed) to meet business requirements are encouraged to apply.

The company reserves the right to alter, change, modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without advance notice, or obligation, to any party. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.

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Xact Metal, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, select, and hire qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, citizenship, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, veteran status (service in the uniformed services as defined in state or federal law), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital or family status, physical or mental disability (including persons with perceived disabilities and persons associated with those having disabilities), gender identity or expression, genetic information, GED rather than high school diploma, use of service animal, relationship or association with a disabled person, union membership, AIDS or HIV status or disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy also applies to training, transfer, promotion, demotion, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, layoff, termination, and all other aspects of employment with the Company.

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Xact Metal, Inc. is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. The company will also consider reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. To request accommodation, please contact Mike@XactMetal.com; provide your contact information and let us know the nature of your request. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact (814) 205-1505.

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