Assemblers

Electro/Mechanical Assembler

September 26, 2023

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for an Electro/Mechanical Assembler for our client in Chaska, MN.  Hours for this position are 8:am-4:30pm M-F.

Technical assembly

1. Position Summary
   1. Perform mechanical and electronic assembly of all company products, glue and pot all products as required, calibrate and test subassemblies as required, package and ship products as required.
2. Operating responsibilities
   1. Mechanical assembly
      1. Assemble circuit boards and components into enclosures and housings. Placement and orientation as shown in procedures or as directed. Assemble brackets, sensors, discs, wraps and other products as required or directed
      2. Punch, drill, and tap enclosures to house PCS products and pilot devices such as relays, lights, and switches as shown in procedures, drawings, or as directed.
   2. Electronic/Electrical assembly
      1. Assemble electronic circuit boards (through hole) and subassemblies per procedures or as directed. Assemble boards as efficiently as possible.  Assemble components to boards with all parts flush to the board, oriented correctly, neat bends on leaded components as required.  Clean solder joints, heated correctly with good flow through.
      2. Install, label, and wire components in control panels as shown in procedures or drawings.
   3. Product calibration
      1. Document and maintain documentation on calibration procedures for all PCS products and subassemblies.
      2. Using established procedures, or as directed, perform calibration/test work on subassemblies and final products using established procedures or as directed.

• Record calibration data on job documentation as required.

1. Perform tests and document condition of returned goods. Repair same as directed.

1. Shipping/ packaging
   1. Pull parts as required for orders
   2. Confirm all parts and documentation are correct and sign initial sales document.

• Create and apply labels as required both on the product and the packaging materials.

1. Maintain box, tape, and peanut inventory

1. Epoxy
   1. Responsible for epoxy inventory including requisitioning material, rotating stock by date, providing any special care for epoxy such as rotating containers to prevent settling.
   2. Neatly glue all products avoiding drips, smears, and other appearance defects

Surface Mount Operator-SMT

September 24, 2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Must be knowledgeable of all assemblies built and/or screened in the area and ensure PC

boards are built and/or screened per customer specification and other documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the setup and operation of all SMT equipment
• Responsible for making minor adjustments to the equipment
• Efficiently load and replenish feeders and trouble shoot machine problems
• Produce and inspect product to IPC-610 workmanship standards
• Understand and follow rules and guidelines regarding ESD, 5S and safety
• Responsible for completing and filing all required paperwork

QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school education or GED
• Preferred six months surface mount experience

• Identify all component parts properly and their location and polarity on boards
• Must be able to read prints and bill of materials
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and work well in a team environment
• Must be punctual and have good attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ACTIVITY:

• Use of hands and tools to properly perform the job
• Lift maximum of 30 lbs.
• Be able to stand or walk up to 10 hours per day

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate noise level from equipment and air hoses
• Clean area
• Air-conditioned building
• Production area

Mechanical Assembler, Mpls. MN

September 22, 2023

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for for a Mechanical Assembler for our client in Minneapolis, MN.  1st shift hours, 6:30am-4:pm M-TH & 6:30am-10:30am on Fridays.

Job summary: Under minimal supervision, assembles mechanical parts or units, and positions, aligns, and fastens units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools. Refers to blueprints and specifications to assemble, modify, rework, or reassemble parts/units. Installs helicoils, pem fasteners and rivets. Assembles parts/units to customer specifications and tolerances. Assignments are moderately complex.

Essential Job Functions

• Assembles and/or packages mechanical parts or units in a safe and responsible manner.
• Properly and safely using hand and power tools positions, aligns or fastens assemblies, subassemblies or frames.
• Reads blueprints and other work orders to perform job.
• Ensures quality control of parts produced.
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations and instructions.
• Completes and maintains paperwork for parts.
• Ensures work is done safely by adhering to established safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains clean and safe work area including daily and regular cleaning of machinery in compliance with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Required- High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred- Trade School.
• Preferred- Minimum 1 year of experience in a metal manufacturing environment with relevant duties.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to quality and detail orientation.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches other production orders.
• Maintain routine records.
• Knowledge of trade tools, equipment, materials, as well as, methods and techniques used in safe assembly operations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Mechanical capacity.
• Mathematical skills.
• Time management skills to meet schedules and time standards, to best of ability as instructed.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
• This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Physical Requirements:

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

• communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• stand, sit, and walk continuously.
• stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• grasp, finger and feel.
• occasionally perform repetitive motions.
• push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Electronic Assembler

September 18, 2023

Strom Minnesota has a great 1st shift opportunity for an Electronic Assembler with our client in Plymouth, MN area.  1st shift flexible schedule.  Competitive starting pay rate.

A worldwide leader in manufacturing weighing systems for the aerospace, auto, industrial, agricultural and military industries is looking for electronic assemblers. The ideal candidate will be able to lift, stand and/or sit for periods of time. This position will require soldering under a magnifying glass. Previous soldering experience a plus. We are willing to train for this position.

Additional duties may include:

Conduct quality inspections on parts

Maintain a safe and organized work environment

Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of portable scales for the aerospace and automotive industries.  We are a fast-growing, high technology company looking for highly motivated people to join our top-notch work force.  We offer competitive pay, benefits, bonuses and flexible hours. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Machine Builders/Assemblers

September 3, 2023

Strom Minnesota is currently looking for Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic Machine Builder/Assemblers.  These positions are located in the NW Metro, hours are 7:am-3:30pm M-F.  Positions starting at $24.50an hour.  These opportunities do require the ability to pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Technical Fundamentals

• Understands and applies shop rules, proper safety and PPE at all times and references MSDS to remain safe
• Understands proper use and care of required tools
• Understands and can interpret basic engineering prints
• Understands basic addition and fraction conversions
• Understands metal working fundamentals and proper tool use, including operating drills, bending, cutting and knowledge of materials and threading
• Understands desired surface finish after deburring and grinding process

Assembly

• Demonstrates proper and safe, use and technique of torque procedures
• Demonstrates safe and correct use of all metal working and fabrication tools
• Demonstrates safe operation of overhead cranes and forklift utilized to lift parts while avoiding damage to parts
• Demonstrates the ability to identify AAR and machine components
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and properly use SAE and metric hardware, coarse and fine thread, grades and plating
• Demonstrates the ability to configure, use and troubleshoot oxygen and acetylene use.
• Demonstrates an understanding of metal types, properties, characteristics and requirements for cutting and welding

Safety

• Demonstrates understanding of mechanical safety, OSHA compliance and lock out tag out
• Demonstrates and applies an understanding of shop rules and job briefing, proper techniques, PPE and MSDS referencing at all times to remain safe
• Demonstrates proper configuration of switches, communicate switches and distance of objects using radios,
• Demonstrates proper operation of hand brake, derails, and wheel chocks
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate clearing of area

Quality

• Demonstrates understanding and ability to interpret and apply MF documents and Best Practice Manuals
• Demonstrates focus on continuous improvement by completing company specific yellow belt training
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to follow control process for non-conforming material and redlines

Production Workflow

• Demonstrates the ability to correctly locate and gather parts from the parts storage area
• Demonstrates the ability to locate, understand and apply shop order packets and production process flows
• Demonstrates the ability to read and understand standard work documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree with Technical certificate or Equivalent Experience

 

Experience: 6 Months+ Manufacturing assembly experience – could be a combination of education and experience in fluid, welding, electrical or electronics, mechanical disciplines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Pass all required background, drug and alcohol tests
• Maintain applicable manufacturing and railroad safety training refresher courses
• Able to take, learn and pass all required Level 1 training courses as required by company including periodic refreshers

*Or equivalent combination of education and experience