Production Technician - Final Assembly / Gas Mixing at MSA, The Safety Company in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

MSA, The Safety Company


Production Technician - Final Assembly / Gas Mixing

US-PA-Cranberry Twp

Requisition ID: 2024-7950
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Manufacturing

Overview

Are you someone who is passionate, motivated, and driven to make a difference? If so, MSA Safety is the perfect fit for your career.

At MSA, SAFETY is who we are AND it is what we do. We are a purpose-driven company committed to deploying innovation and technology to deliver on our Mission to help protect people and assets all around the world. We continue to be relentless in our pursuit of solving our customers greatest problems so they can go home safe each and every day.

Are you in? Read on for more details about this particular role.

Responsibilities

2nd Shift - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM - Monday through Friday

Starting Pay Rate: $23.95/hr + $1.00 Shift Differential

Pay Grade 135

MSA Safety in Cranberry Township, PA is hiring for a Production Technician for Final Assembly/Gas Mixing. Primarily responsible for reading and understanding documents to blend refrigerant gases from high-pressure compressed gas cylinders, to small transportable gas cylinder for use in refrigerant monitor calibration. This position will be responsible for operating a gas mixing system, verifying cylinder concentration mix accuracy through a predefined test system, and loading / unloading small gas cylinders between the filling rack / cabinet and calibration test system.

When gas mixing is not required, this position would be responsible to assemble, modify, test, apply calibration gas, pack and repair moderately complex instruments, where considerable on-the-job training and/or an appropriate associate’s degree is required. This position is also responsible for soldering circuit boards, crimping wire terminals, and troubleshooting to the component level, and for customizing products according to customer specifications. Adherence to safety, housekeeping and quality standards as they relate to production and the company’s objective is required. In addition, this position is responsible for maintaining production goals through productivity targets and cost containment by eliminating waste.

Responsibilities and Duties including estimated percent of time for each:

80 % - Blend refrigerant gases from high-pressure compressed gas cylinders, to small transportable gas cylinder for use in refrigerant monitor calibration. This position will be responsible for operating a gas mixing system, verifying cylinder concentration mix accuracy through a predefined test system, and loading / unloading small gas cylinders between the filling rack / cabinet and calibration test system.

10% - Assembles, applies calibration gas, and tests, including set-up, of moderately complex instruments and/or sub-assemblies requiring wiring and soldering. May be required to improvise methods and equipment setups using basic electronics knowledge.

5% - Visually inspects and performs minor repairs.

5% - Completes and maintains relevant paperwork and inputs information in computer system.

Note: This position performs the duties listed based on department schedule and workload. Amount of time spent on specific tasks may vary from day to day.

Qualifications

Experience Required:

• Minimum 12 months electronics manufacturing or other related experience required.
• Requires considerable on-the-job training and/or vocational training.
• Past soldering experience preferred.
• Past experience building gas detection instruments preferred.
• Length of time required to become proficient on the job, producing work of acceptable quality and quantity is from 3- 6 months.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree in electronics or electronic technology preferred.
• In lieu of degree, 1 years past working experience in the permanent instrument assembly preferred.

Special Skills, Training or Abilities:

Must be able to:

• Read and understand drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Use a variety of test equipment.
• Read wiring diagrams.
• Understand standard units of measure.
• Set-up and interpret results of various measuring devices, including oscilloscopes and volt meters.
• Perform standard software operations including SAP.
• Sometimes lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Use power and hand tools, and ability to use custom tooling.
• Regularly perform fine finger and hand activity / steady hand required.
• Effectively communicate with various levels within the organization including training of new associates and temporaries.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Prioritize and organize work.
• Demonstrate proficiency in soldering.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to and work:

• In a production plant environment with limited exposure to elements such as dust, noise, or temperature changes.
• With moderate exposure to mechanical, electrical, fire, or other hazards.
• With moderate exposure to small amount of various chemicals such as isopropyl alcohol and methopropranpynal alcohol.
• With regular exposure to compressed toxic gasses during calibration.

Required Safety Equipment:

• Safety glasses and steel toes shoes.
• Other PPE may be required per Job Safety Analysis.

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MSA is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. As such, it is MSA's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of the person's age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, race, religion, gender, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran's status, genetic information, political affiliation, disabling condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MSA also makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform a job unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist you in navigating this career site, let us know.Contact Us MSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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