Electronics Assembler & Warehouse Assistant

Electronics Assembler & Warehouse Assistant


Company
Aviat Networks
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Job Description
About the Role: The Electronics Assembler & Warehouse Associate will be responsible for the assembly of electronic and mechanical hardware. Assembly tasks will mostly relate to building a modular product while performing traceability actions such as registering and allocating module serial numbers to an order.Additionally, this role will be responsible for the packaging and book collections for outgoing goods. Inventory control including receipt and store of incoming goods and performing stock takes. Responsibilities:Assembly of mechanical components and integration of electronic hardwareSystem allocation of modules to provide traceabilityIssuing pick lists and assisting in picking materials from warehouse for daily buildsAssemble material for outgoing goodsPack material for outgoing goodsOrganize courier collection of outgoing goodsReceipt and storage of incoming goodsInventory monitoringEnsuring that quality targets are achievedContinuous improvement in quality, capacity and costsMaintain a clean and tidy work environmentOther duties as assigned.Qualifications & Competencies:Small mechanical tools knowledgeAbility to read and understand documentation associated with the assembly process. This includes assembly instructions and design change orders (DCOs)Attention to detailMechanical assembly skills, electronics knowledge and forklift license, desirableAbility to work with different people across a team effectivelyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHands on attitude

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