Light Manufacturing Assembler

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's Light Manufacturing Assembly (LMA) Technician is required to be proficient in the processes and procedures needed for assembling and manufacturing products within the department. It is the Technician’s responsibility to work with the production manager or engineering team to achieve the company's goal.

The LMA Technician specializes in product assembly, the use of hand tools, and soldering equipment required for connector and component termination. Employees are required to reference the list of jobs to complete for customers’ orders and stock replenishment. The Hit List contains each assembly job assignment with quantities, part numbers, and work order numbers. Each employee is provided formal work order assignments with an associated Bill of Materials for the job at hand. Projects and kits are generally picked in the Component Inventory Department and staged by the Manager for release into production as required. Employees are expected to use product samples, mechanical diagrams, and photo-based assembly documentation to assemble components in accordance with the product assembly requirements. Tower provides employees with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for the processing of printed circuit board assembly, hand tools, soldering equipment, and assembly procedures. Product assembly requires each assembler to inspect and test their work according to the quality system requirements outlined under Zero Defects. Completed work is turned into the Quality Control Department with accompanying paperwork. Work is expected to be accurately assembled to the correct standard, soldered or crimped properly, and signed off on the hit list with time and date.

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.

Required 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.

Competitive Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Additional Information

• Tower Products Incorporated
• 100% Employee-Owned
• Located in Saugerties, NY
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Full-Time, non-exempt, 40-hour week, On-site