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Fortive Corporation Production Assembler in Boxborough, Massachusetts

Gems Setra is looking to add a new employee who possesses a positive demeanour, and is detailed orientated, to join their team as an Assembler II. This position reports to Supervisor or Area Lead. This role requires bench assembly of electrical or mechanical parts requiring some precision. Work may be repetitive.

Essential Functions :

  • Assemble product of assigned cells with minimal direction.

  • Following assembly instructions to produce quality products that meet customers’ quality and delivery specifications.

  • Trained & certified in three or more product cells throughout the factory.

  • Leads and schedules orders for cells with (1-2 players) meeting OTD and productivity requirements.

  • Ensures quality goals are met for assigned cells.

  • Runs the daily SQDIP board and Identifies part shortages and any other issues.

  • Maintains 5S and SW for assigned cells.

  • Trains associates in cells.

  • All other duties as assigned

Critical Success Factors:

  • Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and interpret bill of material prints

  • Proven ability to use a variety of mechanical hand tools.

  • Set up machines and equipment (minimum 4) such as tig, fusion, ultrasonic & resistance welders, calibration stands, environmental test stands, & leak detectors.

  • Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills.

Education & Experience Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Demonstrates basic math skills; such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

  • Most work cells require standing 95% or more of the shift.

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs on occasion if required. (Most work cells)

Desired Skills:

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a assembly experience.

  • Prior experience with soldering or IPC training.

  • Performs product calibration.

Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that associates encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand/or sit, squat, turn/twist, climb ladders, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and computer keyboards.

  • The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 pounds.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

  • The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

  • Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas.

  • The associate must also be willing and able to travel by all forms of transportation.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

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