Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job Summary:

The Assembly Specialist is a core member of the Animax Production team, focusing on the production, integration and finishing of all physical work products with a focus on Mechanical Assembly and Integration. A Specialist is considered highly advanced within their base department, having substantial knowledge and experience with all techniques and tools required. A Specialist should also have comfort with cross-department work as they will frequently coordinate labor and components between multiple departments.

An Assembly Specialist is expected to be a well-rounded generalist, having years of experience in mechanical assembly as well as quality control, machining, rigging and installation. An Assembly Specialist should expect a high amount of departmental project leadership as well as training junior staff. Specialists should expect client interactions and are expected to maintain a professional presence.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Train in more advanced techniques relating to fabrication, finishing, integration and quality

• Set and achieve deadlines by working in both team and individual settings with limited guidance as well more independent work

• Document build notes and production information with written and photographic communication in accordance with company and department guidelines

• Review peer documentation for clarity and accuracy

• Adhere to department and corporate safety regulations

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace

• Complete tasks at a consistent artistic integrity established by Animax’s quality assurance standards

• Cross train with and assist in other departments

• Provide quality control within their base department

• Participate in bids, technical approaches and design reviews

• Source and order materials for projects and general stock

• Act as subject matter experts both internally and with clients

• Assist clients with repair and maintenance questions and procedures via verbal and written communication

• Offer constructive criticism and feedback to peers and junior staff

• Train, mentor and guide junior staff, ensuring quality control

• Produce estimates of time and materials for routine and new tasks

• Ensure junior staff have access to necessary tools and materials

• Assist in maintaining active department inventories and stocking

• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 10 years proven experience and aptitude in mechanical assembly

• Ability to plan and execute mechanical builds from mechanical models and assembly drawing packages

• Experience with field installation and maintenance of complex mechanisms

• Ability to receive constructive criticism and apply to future projects and interactions

• High attention to detail and quality control

• Ability to work from written, video and verbal direction

• Ability to problem solve in group settings and when self-directed

• Effective in time management

• High manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

• Ability to work as part of a cross-functional team

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

• Ability to anticipate potential issues and offer mitigations

• Technical skills in areas such as light machining, rigging, heavy equipment operation

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills, both written and conversational

• Efficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Preferred high color acuity

.Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Work environment is a warehouse/shop and involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following safety precautions

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as fumes, odors, and/or loud noises

• Work with and around chemicals such as dye, barge cement, epoxies, super glue, paint, etc.

• Necessary PPE and training shall be provided

• Ability to work from heights

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs