Chamber Assembler - 1st Shift

Location:  Winona Campus; 1725 Wilkie Drive, Winona, MN 55987

Shift/Hours: 1st Shift; Mondays-Thursdays 5:00am-3:00pm OR Mondays-Thursdays 7:00am-5:00pm 

Position Status: Full-Time

The Company:
RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is an advanced Contract Manufacturer providing robust comprehensive solutions in Circuit Board Assembly, Electromechanical & Mechanical Assembly, Kitting, Supply Chain Management, Fulfillment, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics.  With a culture of customer focused solutions and continuous improvement, RiverSide Integrated Solutions, Inc. is uniquely positioned to respond to any customer need. As a co-worker, you will be offered a variety of competitive benefits including medical, dental, disability, life, 401K and more.  Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

The Team:
This role is a part of the production assembly team. The production assembly team works with the scheduling, materials, and operations teams to accomplish work and provides necessary components to further processing.

The Role: 
This position spends time assembling sub-assemblies and thermal chambers with other production team members. This position will assemble together components, wire harnesses and metal parts to build thermal chambers as specified by schematics, diagrams, and manufacturing instructions using hand tools. 

You will spend your time:

• Maintaining clean and orderly workstations and equipment following 5s guidelines

• Completing tasks as designated by production schedules with minimum supervision

• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. Report defects and safety concerns to Cell Coordinators.

• Aligning and clamping work pieces together, using rule, square, template or set up, placing them in fixtures, jigs, or vise

• Performing electrical and sub-assembly processes using power tools such as drills, grinders, pneumatic rivet guns, and Dremel tools on a daily basis

• Using HVAC equipment such as manifold gauges, vacuum pumps, and micron gauges

• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating work pieces

• Performing other duties assigned as needed

We are excited about you if you have:

• The ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions, Work Instructions, and wiring schematics

• The ability to manage your time efficiently and without direct supervision

• Ability to learn and adhere to all applicable health and safety regulations as well as LEAN manufacturing

• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task and work in a constantly changing environment

• Ability to work well with others

• Ability to rotate to various workstations while working collaboratively with others as required

• Strong eye/hand coordination with the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to read and speak English

Additional skills and abilities related to this position:

• The ability to read a tape measure and cut materials to precise dimensions using equipment such as panel saws and band saws

• Familiarity with and the ability to use the following tools: Panel saw, Band Saw, Rivet Gun, Manual and Pneumatic epoxy/silicone applicators, nibbler, and Plasma Cutter.

• Ability to quickly move your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects

• Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specifications, blueprints, etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting and moving of lightweight materials up to 10 pounds

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance

• Frequent standing, up to 10-hour days

• Frequent sitting, standing, bending, reaching and walking  

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing setting

Travel:

• This position may travel between all RIS facilities.

• Infrequent travel for trainings and/or business needs may be required.