About the Role
The Light Manufacturing Assembly (LMA) Technician is responsible for assembling and manufacturing products, working with the production manager or engineering team to achieve company goals. This role specializes in product assembly, using hand tools, and soldering equipment for connector and component termination.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic connector and cabinet assembly.
- Process small wire assemblies, including cutting, stripping, tinning, and soldering.
- Produce high-quality products in a timely manner.
- Take ownership of completed work and ensure it meets quality standards.
- Perform mechanical inspections and basic continuity testing before submitting work for final testing and approval.
- Communicate effectively to support and continuously improve quality throughout the assembly process.
- Use provided hand tools, fiber processing equipment, and assembly procedures/instructions.
- Work effectively in manufacturing and casual clean room environments.
- Safely work around moving mechanical equipment, such as cable reelers.
- Follow safe lifting practices when moving materials and equipment.
- Ability to frequently walk, sit, use hands, and handle tools.
- Ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
- Safely lift and move materials as needed, following established safe lifting practices.
- Read, understand, and follow internal procedures, work instructions, company policies, and quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workstation.
- Properly use required PPE and tools in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Follow all requirements outlined in the Tower Products Incorporated Employee Handbook and Quality Policy Statement.
Requirements
- Ability to frequently walk, sit, use hands, and handle tools.
- Ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
- Safely lift and move materials as needed, following established safe lifting practices.
- Read, understand, and follow internal procedures, work instructions, company policies, and quality standards.
- Properly use required PPE and tools in accordance with company safety guidelines.
- Follow all requirements outlined in the Tower Products Incorporated Employee Handbook and Quality Policy Statement.
Skills
- Basic soldering experience.
- Hand tool assembly experience.
- Mechanical aptitude/proficiency.
- Ability to perform basic continuity testing.
- Ability to read and understand internal procedures, policies, and assembly instructions.
- Experience using hand tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Solid computer skills.
- Solid mathematical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Accuracy with numbers and part numbers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interdepartmental communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Ability and willingness to learn quickly.
- Team-oriented mindset.
- Continuous improvement focus.
- Professional and courteous communication at all organizational levels.
- Pride in workmanship.
- Ownership and accountability for work quality.
Location
- Saugerties, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- On-site
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Profit‑sharing bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
About the Company
- Markertek, a div. Tower Products Incorporated, where your work truly makes a difference.
- As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member plays a direct role in our success.
- We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy being part of a supportive team, and want to build a long-term career with a growing organization.
- Tower Products Incorporated
- 100% Employee-Owned
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
