Pay Rate: $21
Starting wage is $21.00
Why join the General Micro Systems team?
Since its inception in 1979, General Micro Systems has been a leader in the embedded computing market, becoming the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. We are proud to be able to outpace the market with innovations and products that continue to leave their mark on the industry. GMS strives to provide customers with the solutions they need - at the lowest possible price without compromising quality or customer service The expertise of our GMS team and our commitment to utilizing modern technologies in product development have resulted in media recognition for our innovations and more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all our competitors combined.
We pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment where employees respect and support each other, and employee growth and development are supported by management.
What we offer:
Growth:
Paid Time Off provided annually:
- 1 – 3 weeks of accrued vacation based on length of employment
- 56 hours of sick leave
- Up to 3 Floating Holidays for personal observances
- 10 Company observed Holidays
Benefits offered:
Anthem HMO and PPO Medical and Dental Plans options
Anthem Vision Plan
Company paid employee.
Life Insurance
Supplemental Benefits –optional Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, 401K plan
Benefits offered:
To further your development in your position, GMS provides 50% tuition reimbursement* following the successful completion of approved courses. (* requirements apply)
GMS seeks to provide our employees with growth and advancement, and we encourage promotion from within
Summary
Perform bench-type processes to complete mechanical and electrical assemblies and sub-assemblies, using hand tools, and electronic and pneumatic tooling.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assemble and test according to blueprints, diagrams and specifications using hand tools, power tools, precision instruments and test equipment
- Read blueprints and technical orders to determine methods and sequence of assembly operations
- Examine parts for surface defects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
- Align, fit and assemble component parts into completed units using hand tools, power tools fixtures and templates
- Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to blueprint specifications using precision instruments such as calipers, etc.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
- Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules with minimum supervision
- May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shift from one station to another during the assembly processes
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Minimum High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Minimum of 6 months of hands-on assembly experience
- Experienced and familiar with electro-mechanical assembly processes and associated tools/instruments
- Must have experience reading assembly drawings/diagrams and completing work to specifications
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be detail-oriented and balance multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Must possess the ability to successfully plan, prioritize and organize work activities and adhere to strict deadlines follow instructions, procedures, and policies; identify and solve problems
- Must be conscientious about assignments and complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner
- Require minimal supervision to successfully complete tasks and assignments
- Must demonstrate initiative and ownership of assignments/projects
- Must report to work at the scheduled time and maintain satisfactory attendance with limited unscheduled absences
- Must exhibit a professional appearance and behavior and maintain satisfactory performance consistent with expectations of the position and GMS policies
- Requires excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing with executives, colleagues, and individuals, internal or external
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills, able to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
- Must remain poised, professional, and diplomatic under pressure
- Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Must possess the ability and desire to encourage and facilitate a positive and productive work environment for all employees
- Must be able to work the standard 8 AM-5 PM, Monday – Friday schedule and overtime as required
- Limited travel required
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 regularly required to: sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 30 lbs. with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, feel or type and utilize a telephone, copier, printer, computer, calculator, mouse, keyboard and monitor to perform daily duties. The employee regularly engages in personal interaction with company personnel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus and utilize a computer monitor under fluorescent lighting and/or daylight where applicable.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee will work on the manufacturing floor under fluorescent lighting.
- Employees will use manual inspection tools to perform duties such as a microscope.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
Must be a US Citizen, Permanent US Resident, or currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without current or future employment sponsorship.
General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.
Post-offer applicants must pass a drug screen, and if required, a background investigation and /or must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
General Micro Systems, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: GMS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at GMS are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. GMS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. GMS encourages applicants of all ages.
General Micro Systems, Inc. (GMS) has been in the embedded computing market since 1979 and is the oldest supplier of embedded computers in the world. Since its inception, GMS has been true to its mission statement to be the world’s leading technology independent supplier of Computing Engines.
GMS engineers have utilized over 40 different CPU technologies to optimize our computing engine designs to be the most efficient processing sub-systems in the embedded computing market.
Not only has GMS demonstrated superiority in hardware design, but also in software support. GMS software engineers are experts in a wide variety of languages and operating systems, as well as experts in software development for embedded microprocessors and microcontrollers and system BIOS development.
This unparalleled commitment to modern technology has earned GMS the highest level of respect from our customers, the media, and even the competition. GMS has been recognized by the media for our innovation and we have received more ‘Product of the Year’ awards than all of our competitors combined.
