Assembly Technician

at  Rapid Electronics

GENERAL

• Able to undertake, as required, all of the activities associated with the various assembly functions, including the use of any associated equipment, to the best of their ability.
• To understand and contribute towards department processes enabling consistent use of WMS, Epicor and ERP software.
• Responsible for their own performance, and to support their team in, achieving all targets and job standards set out by the Technical team.
• Adaptable and flexible in their approach to work.
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain high levels of Health and Safety standards at all times and follow all Safe Operating Procedures that are in place.
• To be curious and always looking for a better way to perform a task, in order to improve efficiency across the site.
• Communicative and respectful of all workers within Rapid and their working environment.
• Understand how each task within the Warehouse impacts on the overall Client / Customer Experience of Rapid and ensure that they are striving to make this the best possible experience for all concerned.
• Perform any reasonable task that is required of them by their Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Assembly Technician role is part of a wider Technical Team that ensures the accurate and timely provision of customer orders on behalf of Rapid. The Assembly Technician is expected to undertake general warehouse and technical assembly duties within all the various process paths that operate on site, covering Goods Preparation, Bin-Fill Replenishment and Picking orders.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

The main role of the assembly technician is to prepare, create and fulfil kit orders by referring to a sample or creating a new one dependent on the activity, and picking the relevant stock to fulfil the kit requirement. This can vary from stock replenishment to large scale bespoke orders. Assembly Technicians are also responsible for ensuring orders are created, picked and shipped out in line with our high-quality customer service standards. Once the kit is complete the assembly technician is responsible for replenishing bins when new stock arrives, whilst adhering to FIFO requirements for picking and storing stock, and also to ensure that any goods received are promptly processed, inspected (where necessary), and available for picking and packing in a swift manner. Assembly Technicians are also accountable for ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is kept at all times across all areas of the Technical department, and ensuring all Health and Safety policies and instructions are followed at all times.

PICKING TASKS

• Pick orders on a daily basis in accordance with the order details (product locations, product codes, quantities etc) and store in the scheduled job location area.
• To be able to prioritise work based on demand and availability.
• Ensure all processes are followed for orders that require short picking, re-reeling etc
• Follow all manual handling training advice whilst picking, and using assistance tools and vehicles where necessary
• Ensure all steps are taken to prevent product damage, such as bubble-wrapping glass, placing liquids in a bag, mounting pins into foam and ensuring products that require ESD protection meet the standard protection required.
• Using WMS and Epicor to get required stock information to locate and query stock.

ROLE SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES:

• Good attention to detail
• Being able to work under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy, speed and safety
• Effective communication
• Ability to complete paperwork, with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Good timekeeping and organisational skills.
• Excellent numerical skills
• Administration skills
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Initiative, drive and enthusiasm
• An organised and methodical approach
• Ability of working to deadlines along with the ability to work on your own initiative