Mechanical Assembler - Full-time

span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible#8239;a href="https://www.ast-inc.com/aseptic-filling-systems/" style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank"aseptic manufacturing processes/a#8239;for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions.#160;brDo you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact at a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member#8239;to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best. AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer.#160;brCompensation range for onsite WA applicants is $30.38 to $35.00/hour. All applicants are welcome to apply.#160;#160;brEmployee benefits include: Medical (HSA amp; PPO), Dental, Vision, Long/Short term disability, HSA account with employer contribution, 401(K) (Traditional amp; Roth options) with up to 5% company match, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential.#160;/span/spanbrbrspan style="font-size:18px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:107%;"buspan style="line-height:107%;"span style="color:#000000;"Responsibilities:/span/span/u/b/span/span/spanbrspan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:107%;"span style="line-height:107%;"span style="color:#000000;"#160;Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. /span/span/span/span/spanulli class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Assemble industrial machinery according to assembly drawings, procedures, and direction from others. Should have both electrical and mechanical assembly aptitude. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Troubleshoot electrical issues. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Test machinery to ensure accuracy before shipping to the customer. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Drill and tap holes at assembly. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Redline engineered drawings when corrections are required. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Organize fixtures used during assembly. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Drive a forklift and utilize overhead cranes. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Participate in project meetings. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Participate in field installations, as needed. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Occasionally perform rework machining tasks on a manual mill or lathe. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Assist in developing procedures to ensure quality and increased productivity. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Follow all departmental procedures and work instructions. Maintain a clean and organized work area daily. Organize and store machining fixtures for future use. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Maintain a safe work environment through ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Report safety related discrepancies and recommend corrective action to prevent, to correct and to eliminate safety hazards. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Travel to client sites for installation and repair. /span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:18px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:107%;"buspan style="line-height:107%;"span style="color:#333333;"Qualifications:/span/span/u/b/span/span/spanulli class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"1+ years of experience as a qualified assembly and repair technician. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Must be able to read engineering drawings and schematics. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Experience in a made to order, engineered to order manufacturing environment a plus. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Quality conscious with the ability to meet productivity goals. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Eager to cooperate with others with good interpersonal communication skills. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance required. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to sit or stand continuously for up to 8 hours per day required. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to bend, squat, kneel and reach out and above shoulders required. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to work overtime including weekends to meet customer deadlines as required. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to safely use ladders and multilevel work platforms. /span/span/lili class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px;"span style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%. Must be able to travel with little or no advance notice. /span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:18px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:107%;"buspan style="line-height:107%;"span style="color:#333333;"Eligibility Requirements:/span/span/u/b/span/span/spanullispan style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction./span/lilispan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:16.8pt;"span style="vertical-align:baseline;"span style="border:1pt none;padding:0in;"span style="color:#333333;"Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test.#160;/span/span/span/spanThis is a safety sensitive position, and does require pre-employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana and THC./span/span/li/ulbrspan style="font-size:16px;"span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"span style="line-height:16.8pt;"span style="vertical-align:baseline;"span style="border:1pt none;padding:0in;"span style="color:#333333;"AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity. AST is an equal opportunity employer./span/span/span/spanbrbrspan style="line-height:16.8pt;"span style="vertical-align:baseline;"span style="border:1pt none;padding:0in;"span style="color:#333333;"This is a full-time position based in Tacoma.#160;/span/span/span/span/span/spanbrbrbr#160;