Job Description

PROFILE SUMMARY

The VAS (Value-Added Services) Assembly Specialist is a general hand in the VAS team of GN Corporation's Operations Department.


Under the direct supervision of a VAS Team Leader, the VAS Assembly Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all required assembly jobs/tasks and where necessary, testing activities are performed as per the work instructions and BDMI (Basic Design and Maintenance Instructions) in a timely, efficient, and safe environment, while maintaining quality standards of GN and its Customers.





The VAS Assembly Specialist is expected to possess in-depth knowledge of the procedures of all assembly activities and must also assist h/her Team Leader and the VAS Supervisor to ensure that safety rules and procedures are strictly followed by assembly team members.

SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Specific duties, and responsibilities of the VAS Assembly Specialist shall include the following:


Perform equipment setup and calibration to comply with industry and company standards. Perform visual and dimensional inspection necessary to ensure component-level conformity prior to assembly. Maintain inventory of parts waiting for assembly Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately perform assembly activities. Perform tests to verify the quality of the assembly. Ensure assigned jobs/tasks are completed in timely manner in conformance with standard cycle times. Produce assembly and testing records to ensure identification and traceability requirements are met. Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safe work practices. Ensure that all findings are brought to the attention of the appropriate personnel. Maintain assembly equipment in good condition. Duties as directed by the Supervisor. Assist in resolving process and product quality issues. Perform other activities as required to support the Operations Department's and GN's objectives.

Evaluate identified risks/hazards and recommend practices to change them into opportunities. Ensure safety guidelines are followed. Assist the VAS Supervisor in assigning tasks within the assembly team to specific employees based on task and required skill set.




Where and when needed, the VAS Assembly Specialist will be trained to assist a VAS Technical Specialist in executing any of the following activities:





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Zinc Phosphate Line,

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ESD & IPC Assembly,

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Masking,

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Pressure Testing,

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Heli Coil



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Painting / Powder Coating,

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Passivation Line,

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Briquetting,

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Induction Hardening,

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Chromate Line

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS PROFICIENCY:

In addition to GN Corporations Inc. corporate requirements and recommended industry practices, being knowledgeable in the following regulatory and international standards requirements will be an added asset:



AS9100D (Aerospace)

ISO 9001:2015 (Quality), ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety),

ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental)

Controlled Goods Program

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Occupational Health and Safety

- Understanding and applying the GN Corporations Inc. Health and Safety policy as well as being responsible for his/her own health and safety at work, to avoid adversely affecting the health and safety of others through any act or omission.

Industry Standards and Regulations

- Being familiar with all relevant industry standards, recommended practices, and regulations. Monitoring self-compliance with company, industry and government requirements as well as promoting their acceptance in all aspects of GN's business-related activities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma - Minimum 5 years of mechanical assembly experience in one or more GN Value-Added Services process(es) Keen attention to detail. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team with project timelines. Familiar with power and hand tools Working knowledge of relevant industry standards Proficient in reading and interpreting assembly drawings. Awareness of and appreciation for the process of Continuous Improvement Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job and lifting up-to 50lb. * Strong interpersonal skills.