Technician I - Machine Assembly Mon-Fri, 7:00am-4:00pm
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Machine Assembly Technician I is responsible for assembling mechanical units, fabricated parts/components, and/or electrical/electronic systems to make sub-assemblies, assemblies or complete units.
Job description
This position reports to the Value Stream Leader-Machine Assembly and is part of the Machine Assembly team located in Coralville Iowa and will be an on-site role. This role is anticipated to work a weekday day shift (Monday-Friday, 7:00a-4:00p).
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Sets up and operates automatic or semiautomatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing operation.
- Follows engineering drawings, work order information, Manufacturing Assembly Procedures, SOPs, and other written and verbal specifications in the manufacturing process.
- Assembles mechanical units, fabricated parts/components, and/or electrical/electronic systems to make sub-assemblies, assemblies or complete units using hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and miscellaneous equipment.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
- Install, modify, troubleshoot machinery and equipment according to requisition established documentation
- Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications.
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
- Ability to travel when needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 75lb, any other physical requirements
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Experience in Using ERP systems
- Following SOPS
- Machine Operating, Process Operations, Product Assembly, and Production Technician roles.
Requirements
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
- Install, modify, troubleshoot machinery and equipment according to requisition established documentation
- Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications
- Ability to travel when needed
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 75lb, any other physical requirements
- Experience in Using ERP systems
- Following SOPS
- Machine Operating, Process Operations, Product Assembly, and Production Technician roles
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.