Sr. Associate, Assembly

The Opportunity :

Avantor is seeking an experienced electro-mechanical production assembler for the Barrington, IL location.

The Sr. Assembly Associate who has shown the capability, flexibility and willingness to learn and successfully be cross trained in all assigned production areas. Ability to read blueprints, bills of material and calibration specs along with the mechanical aptitude to accurately build and test product with little or no direction from Assembly Leads. Ability and willingness to help train other Assemblers. Highly dependable in the areas of attendance, quality and work pace. Able to fill in as Lead Assembler as required.

What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in an electro-mechanical production assembly environment
• High School education or equivalent
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting with minimal direction and supervision
• Skilled in soldering, blueprint reading and functional comprehension of test and calibration specs
• Ability to productively interact with other departments including engineering, warehouse associates and quality control
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. with assistance
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization

How you will thrive and create an impact

Ability to read blueprints, bills of materials and calibration specs in order to build products with little or no direction from Lead Assemblers.

Ability and willingness to rotate and work in different work cells

Ability and willingness to help train new Assemblers on all assigned production lines

Familiar with plant safety concepts and able to identify potential safety concerns

Dependable in areas of attendance, quality and work pace

Ability to fill in for Lead Assemblers as required

Perform light material handling work when required

Performs other duties as required

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency :

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

$43,700.00 - $72,800.00

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement :

We are an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state / province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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