Associate Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Digital Control Inc.•Kent, WA

12h•$47,350 - $49,651•Onsite

About The Position

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service. We are seeking a Manufacturing Assembly Technician based out of our headquarters in Kent, WA to help ensure our products continue to live up to DCI’s high standards and exceed the expectations of our global customers. You will apply your assembly skill and knowledge of electronic devices to produce complex electromechanical products in a high-mix environment. If you are hands-on and passionate about technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

Requirements

Experience in the electronics and/or electro/mechanical assembly fields
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Effective written/ oral communication
Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis
Hands-on aptitude, self-directed and able to work independently
Proficiently use a personal computer to perform job tasks, including Microsoft Windows and Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement experience preferred

Responsibilities

Consistently perform gluing and Final assembly of new products as quickly as possible while maintaining exemplary quality standards
Configure, test and package final assemblies per established methods and procedures
Performing quality checks to ensure that the assembled product meets the quality standards
Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment to perform assembly tasks
Assist Order fulfillment when needed
Effectively communicate product and departmental issues between assembly personnel, department leads, manufacturing management and other interested parties
Communicate with other technicians regarding methods and best practices
Communicate with production planning personnel regarding work in process, answer questions and explain problems, solutions and expected completion times
Proactively communicate with other individuals and departments on assembly related issues
Inform appropriate management and technicians of potential product problems and suggests corrective actions
Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Report product and process improvement suggestions to manufacturing engineering
Ensure yourself and everyone that works in or visits the Assembly Shop follows appropriate personal safety and ESD prevention protocols
Work independently as well as with a team
Possess a high sense of integrity and confidentiality, will be required to maintain confidential product and trade secrets information

Benefits

Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
Professional development
401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
22 days PTO
Parental leave
Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 16%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.