AssemblingTechnician

The Company: GIA is the worlds foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 600 of its 3000 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment. Click here to learn more about GIA!

The Location: Discover your future in Secaucus New Jersey a hub of gemological innovation just minutes from NYC! Our campus offers a dynamic environment where passion for gems and jewelry meets cutting-edge technology. Join us to be at the forefront of groundbreaking research surrounded by experts who share your enthusiasm. This is your chance to shine in the exciting world of gemology while enjoying the perks of a prime location. Dont miss this opportunity to sparkle with us!

The Culture: We foster an environment of autonomy performance and passion. Our team members collaborate extensively across various departments providing high-quality service to internal staff stakeholders and the organization. We value initiative cross-functional cooperation and a commitment to excellence in all our endeavors.

What to expect:

• We offer competitive medical dental vision and matching 401-K plans (no vesting required)

• Paid vacation sick and holidays tuition assistance commuter benefits

Job Overview: Calling all assembly enthusiasts! If you love bringing innovative designs to life this role is for you! Youll blend engineering skills with hands-on assembly to create cutting-edge instruments for our daily operations and R&D projects. Turn complex concepts into functional realities and be at the forefront of technological advancement. If youre passionate about precision assembly and eager to make a tangible impact apply now and help shape the future of our industry!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assemble hardware with allen keys wrenches and optical tools
• Strip Crimp Solder and Harness wires
• Understand 3d assembly prints and electrical schematics
• Assemble prototypes and instruments perform validation testing
• Help scientists with data collection and analysis documenting testing processes
• Documents assemble steps and markup assembly drawings with notes and modifications for engineering review
• Assemble components with limited oversite
• Bring assembly issues and potential solutions for the attention of the Manager for review
• Provide updated estimates for assembly completion dates
• Monitor and order inventory
• Operate equipment including but not limited to drills saws cutting and other manufacturing and fabrication tools.
• Communicates effectively gets along with coworkers and management and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Travels globally using commercial transportation resources for installations of future equipment.

Job Competencies:

• Language skills: ability to read comprehend and follow standard procedures or instruction in local language (proficiency in reading writing and speaking in English required)
• Communication skills: communicate professionally (communicate respectfully listen articulate/explain issues use professional tone know when to email vs call etc.)
• Interpersonal skills: create positive interactions with colleagues; actively communicates with others in a timely & professional manner; maintains good working relationships with others and peers with a team-oriented mindset. Ability to share knowledge with others to enhance collaboration
• Problem Solving: identifies basic problems and fixes or escalates as required; uses fact finding to determine the best approach to solve problems; applies basic analytical thinking to clarify issues and propose solutions with sound judgement and decision-making abilities
• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented/Ability to focus and complete tasks assigned in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task prioritize and manage time effectively
• Ability to learn understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to learn and use basic office equipment.
• Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity
• Comfortable with 3D software (Edrawings or Solidworks) for viewing 3D designs
• Skilled with MS Word and Excel
• Work with engineers in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Must be able to perform all tasks in a safe manner under minimal supervision
• Strong communication and documentation skills self-motivated with good verbal and written communication skills in English

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 year(s) related experience associates degree preferred.
• Robotics experience a plus

Additional Requirements:

• 2 years hands-on experience assembling and testing lab grade hardware (mechanical/electrical)
• This role may require occasional travel globally using commercial transportation resources for installations of future equipment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Pay Range: $24.50-$31.50 an hour

An Equal Opportunity Employer
All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race sex religion national origin age disability or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.