Assembly Technician II role building, installing and troubleshooting conveyor and automation systems with minimal supervision. Join NCC Automated Systems (an ATS Automation company), a long-established U.S. automation systems integrator serving food processing and CPG manufacturers. Standout perk: structured theory and hands-on training with clear quality expectations.
- Automation leader with global scale
- Hands-on training and skill progression
- CI culture: 5S and Kaizen
Location
Souderton, PennsylvaniaReports to: Assembly Supervisor, NCC Automated Solutions
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Take your place among the best in the business and grow your career with NCC, and ATS Company. Join an environment where a passion for innovation combines with an uncompromised commitment to quality.
About ATS NCC:
NCC Automated Systems is a Full-Service Automation Systems Integrator with over 30 years of experience. Since 1986, NCC has successfully helped food processing, consumer packaged goods and OEM machine builders streamline and optimize their production with its system knowledge and industry experience with sanitary conveying equipment. NCC proudly manufactures in the U.S., in addition to integrating some of the world's best automation equipment solutions, we also offer in house mechanical and electrical design and manufacturing.
NCC merged with ATS Automation in September 2021. ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and China. Our unique track record of innovation and passion for excellence sets us apart as the world's leader in automation. This comes from years of experience in helping many of the world's most successful manufacturers with their new product launches, capacity expansions, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Position Overview:
The Assembly Technician II is responsible for independently performing intermediate-level mechanical and electrical assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of conveyor systems, automation equipment, and subassemblies. This role requires demonstrated hands-on proficiency across mechanical build, plastic modular conveyors, optical systems, electrical build support, and safe equipment operation.
An Assembly Technician II has successfully completed required theory and hands-on training for assigned skills and is capable of executing work with minimal supervision, while meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards and resolving common assembly and installation issues.
MAJOR DUTIES:
The responsibilities of the Assembly Technician II include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Complete required theory and hands-on training for assigned skills
- Perform assigned tasks independently and accurately
- Demonstrate repeatable quality (minimum of 10 consecutive successful executions where applicable)
- Identify and troubleshoot common mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and equipment operating standards
Key Result Areas:
- Maintain or beat assigned project budgets
- Maintain or beat assigned project schedules
- Foster a positive, team-based culture within the department
- Ensure high-quality mechanical and electrical assemblies and systems are completed on time
Job Requirements:
- Fundamental mechanical aptitude
- Basic electrical wiring skills (AC and DC)
- Ability to read and comprehend electrical schematics
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications and computer skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license
- Manual dexterity with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Positive attitude with a collaborative, team-focused mindset
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, project-based environment
Safety
- Ensure all applicable regulatory and safety standards are met, including OSHA compliance
- Actively participate in improving plant and job-site safety
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
- Ensure safety action items are completed accurately and on time
Continuous Improvement
Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including:
- 5S events
- Kaizen events
- Weekly Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) meetings
- Root Cause Investigations and improvement projects
- Collaborate with team members to improve processes, workflows, and workspaces
Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a project-oriented manufacturing or assembly environment
- Reliability, punctuality, and strong time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, automation, or conveyor systems
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel preferred)
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Experience with inventory management and material handling