Precision Ag Assembler

Location: Ames, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Position Status: Hourly, non-exempt
Hours Per Week: 40 hrs./wk. with ability to work overtime as needed

The Culture

Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 25 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team providing year-round solutions to meet the needs of production agriculture. We are improving the lives of farmers around the world by helping them plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators continuing to revolutionize agriculture.

 

The Opportunity

Our assemblers are key contributors to the Precision Ag lifecycle. Assemblers are trained in various departments and tasks to best serve our customers. Production teams are lean manufacturing advocates and champions, that are focused on high quality output. Our temperature controlled, comfortable, assembly workspaces are ready to welcome you! Join our Production Team on the assembly floor!

 

Responsibilities

All tasks will be trained for on the job.

Build small mechanical, electronic &/or cable assemblies to WMHA standards.

Soldering to Class 3 IPC standard.

Picking or counting parts to complete jobs and stocking needs.

Perform repetitive assembly operations to produce products such as cable assemblies, sensors, computer, and circuit board assemblies.

Perform testing processes for component functionality and to ensure assemblies are produced within quality standards.

Use hand tools and/or semi-automated equipment to otherwise fasten parts together.

Perform operations in accordance to written assembly instructions and/or by using prepared examples of assemblies.

General housekeeping and following quality control, Kanban, ESD and 5S procedures.

Other duties as required or assigned.

 

Preferred Elements

Experience with hand tools, crimpers and automated equipment

Ability to have a flexible work schedule as business conditions require

Previous production experience is helpful

 

Qualifications and Skills

Be at least 18 years old (summer students must be at least 16 years old)

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Be dedicated to bringing your best every day.

Ability to work independently or as a team, possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Must be able to perform repetitive precision work within set limits, tolerances, or standards.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and procedures, and to communicate effectively any problems encountered.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.

Ability to stand or sit for at least 8 hours per day with allowed periodic breaks.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to work 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed

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