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Assembler
- Reports to Focus Factory Manager
SUMMARY
The position of Assembler builds, mounts, calibrates, closes, and prepares units for shipping in the Pressure Department.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED
- 6 – 12 months related experience and/or training preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pre-calibration, read special calibrating sheets.
- Read ISO procedures and blueprints.
- Knowledge of all model options
- Knowledge of torque wrench charts
- Work with application Engineer on special calibrations
- Communication with Sub-Weld, Sub-Assembly, and Quality Control
- Read and follow Job Orders to fill orders and pull parts.
- Assemble using drill press, screw drivers, torque wrenches and hammers.
- Build switches per Job Order.
- Calibrate every switch using a test stand.
- Put covers on switches and scale the inside.
- Close orders in computer and send to shipping or End of Line inspection.
- Organize inventory and understand how it works.
- Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001.
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Basic computer skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Exposed to moderate noise and temperatures.
- Exposed to dust and some chemical processes.
REQUIRED TRAINING
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department
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Director of Research and Development
- Reports to Vice President of Engineering
SUMMARY
Director of R&D will spearhead the Research & Development initiatives and projects of the company. The Director will manage R&D Engineering Staff by assigning job goals to each staff member and evaluating not only their performance to those goals, but also their proficiency at using their core competencies. The Director manages project teams in the design, development and qualification of new products or research projects that could be utilized in new product technologies. The Director is responsible for keeping R&D resources focused on tasks to improve product development time to market. The Director of Research and Development will collaborate with the Director of Sustaining Engineering for product improvements, value engineering activities, engineering support, and Product quality issues. Implements and evaluates metrics on product development activities. Provides technical assistance to other SOR functions and customers. Adheres to and maintains compliance with SOR processes and procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with Mechanical Engineering competency
- Experience leading technical product development teams.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises and coordinates R&D team activities.
- Conducts annual performance reviews and makes recommendations for hiring and promotions.
- Works with project teams in the design, development, and qualification of new products.
- Employs metrics to drive product development speed to market.
- Monitors team metrics and objectives to ensure goals are achieved.
- When leading projects, has the authority and responsibility for schedules, budgets, and deliverables of those activities.
- Leads key projects with R&D to support Engineering growth.
- Works with VP to implement Agile methodologies for product development.
- Holds review meetings, sprints, progress meetings, design review meetings and presents project status as required.
- Research’s, and identifies material, equipment or other supplies relating to the project activity.
- Provides technical support to other SOR functions and the customer (including site visits).
- Writes and updates procedures in accordance with company requirements (including ISO 9001 system) and trains affected personnel on changes.
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Direct management experience with proven track record of building successful teams and developing talent.
- 10 years of experience in product development with industrial systems.
- Experience and proficiency in design of electronic products.
- Agile product development experience including defining minimum viable product (MVP) and honing product definition to improve development speed.
- Knowledge and experience with PC Board design.
- Knowledge or expertise in software development.
- Strong understanding and familiarity with instrumentation and SOR’s markets a plus.
- Expert with electronic lab test equipment (e.g. power supplies, frequency analyzers, DSO, pressure raising equipment, etc.)
- Proven ability to direct the activities of a multi-disciplinary project team.
- Experience with mechanical design activities and techniques.
- Good troubleshooting skills.
- Familiar with project management techniques and tools (MS Project, Jira,).
- Computer literate: MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand engineering drawings that conform to relevant national and international standards.
- Has worked within an ISO-9001 compliant quality system.
- Mathematical skills consistent with Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
- Statistical Techniques: good understanding of fundamental statistics, DOE, SPC and hypothesis testing.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
- May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
- May need concentrated mental and/or visual attention that must be maintained for sustained periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Noise – low in office – occasionally moderate to high in lab or manufacturing areas.
- Lighting – good.
- Temperature – office environment.
- Hazardous duty – occasional involvement with test apparatus in lab that may include high pneumatic or hydraulic pressures in addition to extremes of temperature and high voltages and exposures to chemicals. Additionally, may be exposed to similar hazards in manufacturing or on-site visits.
- Radiation – occasional and minimal exposure when visiting nuclear power plants.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Time will be spent in the manufacturing facilities and office settings.
- Potential exposure to chemicals, power, or other industrial environments.
REQUIRED TRAINING
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department
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Final Assembler
- Reports to Factory Focus Manager
SUMMARY
Final Assemblers responsibilities include kitting, building and final calibration of level units in the final assembly.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or GED
- 1 – 3 years related experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Basic Math: ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, decimals, and metric system.
- Basic computer skills/Microsoft office
- Ability to read measurements.
- To be able to Use power tools, hand tools and measuring instruments.
- Able to read BOM’s, BOO’s and blueprints.
- Follow standard work documents and ISO procedures.
- Ability to follow standard work and ISO procedures.
- Work from a bill of material (BOM) and bill of operations (BOO)
- Keep work areas clean and orderly.
- Ability to communicate with supporting departments.
- Functions and responsibilities assigned by the supervisors.
- All the above essential duties and required skills.
- Work with application Engineer on special calibrations
- Pre-calibration, read special calibrating sheets.
- Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions for calibration problems.
- Ability to set up and operate hydro stand in a safe manner.,
- Daily duties may include sandblasting and maintenance of sandblasting equipment.
- Final Assembler 2
- All the above essential duties and required skills.
- Work with application Engineer on special calibrations
- Pre-calibration, read special calibrating sheets.
- Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions for calibration problems.
- Ability to set up and operate hydro stand in a safe manner.,
- Daily duties may include sandblasting and maintenance of sandblasting equipment.
- Final Assembler 3
- All the above essential duties and required skills.
- Ability to train new employees.
- Supervise and assign workloads to department employees based on skill sets.
- Knowledge of operating system (Infor).
Ability to maintain inventory/cycle counts and reconciliations
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statements
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Climate controlled temperatures
- moderate noise levels
- good air quality
- Modern manufacturing Equipment
- Excellent lighting
REQUIRED TRAINING
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department
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Receiving Clerk
- Reports To Distribution Supervisor
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 2-3 years related experience and/or training
Essential Functions Statement
- Receive all materials per standard work documentation.
- Count, measure and verify all incoming materials and packages meet our quality standards.
- Inventory Control and accuracy
- Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001.
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
Required Skills
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft office products
- Must be able to drive a forklift.
- Must be able to use different types of measuring devices. IE: tape measures, etc.
- Detail-oriented.
- The ability to read documents.
- Ability to communicate with Supervisor and Manager.
- Ability to communicate verbally and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
Position Qualifications
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
Physical Demands
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Work Environment
- Exposed to moderate noise and temperatures.
Required Training
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department
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Sensor Technician
- Reports To Focused Factory Manager
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED
Essential Functions Statement
- Demonstrate knowledge of Oxygen/Acetylene soldering & brazing and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.
- Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings.
- Demonstrate Safe behavior and techniques for storing and handling cylinders.
- Demonstrate the proper use of Equipment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of soldering/brazing, weld inspection and testing principles and practices.
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
Required Skills
- Soldering/Brazing, Welding, & Mechanical skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good hand-eye coordination.
- Proper use of measuring devices to determine size, length, angle, and distance.
- Good effective proactive communications with Supervision, Production and Support personnel.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and equipment manuals.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
Position Qualifications
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
Physical Demands
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Work Environment
Employees are exposed to dust, welding arc rays, welding fumes, gas fumes, sulfur-based cutting oil, grinding, moderate to high noise volume, and moderate temperatures. Appropriate Safety PPE is provided.
Required Training
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.
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Shipping Clerk
- Reports To Distribution Supervisor
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 6 – 12 months related experience and/or training
Essential Functions Statement
- Box and package parts using UPS, FedEx or other shipping methods based off the sales order.
- Turn Sales Order with shipping confirmation sticker to Accounting Department.
- Inventory Control.
- Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001.
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
Required Skills
- Basic computer skills to operate UPS and FedEx machines.
- Detail-oriented.
- The ability to read documents.
- Ability to communicate with Supervisor and Manager.
- Ability to communicate verbally and follow written and verbal instructions.
Position Qualifications
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
Physical Demands
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Work Environment
- Exposed to moderate noise and temperatures.
Required Training
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department
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Welder
- Reports to Factory Focus Manager
SUMMARY
The position of Welder/Fitter is to provide a quality-welded product using (GMAW and GTAW) welding processes to achieve code qualified welds. Position includes programmable lathe welding.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED
- 12 – 24 months related experience and/or training in GMAW and GTAW
- Basic Machinist skills preferred.
Essential Functions Statement
- Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) principles and practices.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) principles and practices.
- Demonstrate the basic knowledge of Oxy-Acetylene set-up.
- Interpret written welding procedures.
- Interpret and fabricate parts from drawings and welding symbols.
- Demonstrate Safe behavior and techniques for storing and handling cylinders.
- Demonstrate the proper use of Equipment.
- Demonstrate compliance to equipment preventative maintenance (PM) program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Welding Inspection and testing principles and practices.
- Basic welding knowledge of carbon steel and stainless-steel material.
- Responsible for maintaining the 5S rules and practices in assigned work center.
- Adhere to guidelines and procedures proscribed by ISO 9001: 2008
- All other functions/responsibilities assigned by the manager.
Required Skills
- Welding & Mechanical skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic computer skills
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Proper use of measuring devices to determine size, length, angle and distance.
- Basic Math: the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, and decimals.
Position Qualifications
- Personal Attitude and Integrity – Ability to display a positive attitude regarding work and co-workers.
- Judgment/Decision Making – Ability to make thoughtful decisions. Ability to accept accountability.
- Dependability – Ability to meet work standards and attendance requirements of the position.
- Quality – Ability to actively support SOR quality standards.
- Problem Solving/Implementation – Ability to deal with varying workload requirements, manages change effectively. Organizes tasks in a logical sequence and identifies resources required for work plans.
Physical Demands
- Required to report to work punctually as scheduled and to work all scheduled hours and any required overtime.
Work Environment
- Employees are exposed to dust, welding arc ray, welding fumes, gas fumes, sulfur-base cutting oil, grinding and sharp chips from machining, moderate to high noise volume, and moderate temperatures. Appropriate Safety PPE is provided.
Required Training
All required training is determined by the department supervisor and/or manager. Procedures critical to this position can be identified as such on the Department Training Matrixes which are located in the Human Resources Department.
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As a part of a company that values its relationships with customers and employees, you will look forward to coming to work. SOR employees enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and a sense of teamwork that is rare in many of today’s companies.
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