APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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JOB OVERVIEW
Fast DMS has an immediate need for applicants to fill the role of Mechanical Assembly Technician at its Tempe, Arizona headquarters.
Fast DMS (Distributed Manufacturing System) is an enterprise software and services company that maintains a manufacturing procurement marketplace focused on speed and quality.
We leverage more than 250 domestic manufacturers across the United States (as well as another 30 internationally) to deliver customer parts faster and easier than ever before.
Fast DMS is a fast-paced and rapid growth company with high expectations for its employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES
Mechanical Assembly Technicians at Fast DMS are responsible for careful mechanical, and sometimes light electrical assembly and documentation for each assigned project. Mechanical Assembly Technicians have a high degree of ownership and autonomy regarding customer projects and are expected to complete tasks with persistence, care, and detail.
ASSEMBLY
You will be required to have and continually expand your knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and assembly processes. A large part of the value you will provide is figuring out how to execute assembly processes with continually improving consistency and control.
- Significant amount of discipline, attention to detail, and patience to ensure consistent and quality deliveries.
- Select suppliers that best fit the capabilities required for the work you’ll ask them to do.
- Intake customer’s requirements and building out the project plan to those requirements is another part of this position.
Fast DMS encounters many types of assembly. This will include things like:
- Bearing pressing
- Torquing fasteners
- Installing rivets
- Working with the robotic welders
- Using adhesives
- Building cables
- Installing PCBs
- Setting backlash
- Using quality forms
- Photo documentation
TEAMWORK
You will be a key member of our assembly team, which will mean you’ll be responsible for a significant amount of teamwork. You must be a team player. You must be able to listen to the rest of the team and ask questions until you understand the project needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
There are no hard educational requirements for this position. We are hiring based on team fit, work ethic, performance, personality, and experience.
You’ll be qualified for this job if these bullet points describe you:
- Independent, proactive problem-solver
- Comfortable in offering suggestions when you see a better way
- Organizing schedules
- Have high attention to detail, execution, and follow-through
- Enjoys accountability and requires minimal supervision
- Sense of urgency when completing work; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Enjoys working in a tight team environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills and key attention to detail; demonstrated track record of managing projects
- Consistent, reliable, and accurate
- Ability to automate, document and consistently improve daily workflow
- Anticipate, monitor, and organize schedules according to executive priorities
- Communicate professionally
- Management of IP and printed materials
- Passion for manufacturing in general
- Superb organization skills, both digitally and on paper
- Comfort in flexible environments with evolving goals
- Comfort and familiarity with tools found in a typical machine shop, such as screwdrivers, drills, saws, etc
Bonus Requirements
- MIG and/or TIG Welding
- Weld inspection
- Robotic welder programming
- Robotic welder operation
- Experience with 3D and 2D CAD
- Experience working as a mechanical engineer or technician at a company with a manufacturing emphasis
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Comfort and familiarity with specialized tools found in a manufacturing environment, such as mills, lathes, vernier calipers, etc
- 2- or 4- year degree or certificate in a manufacturing field
AUTHORITY
You’ll have an opportunity to work with as much autonomy as you can handle. Your target will be to understand and be able to contribute to any assembly project we have and to operate the robotic welder. You’ll have no direct reports, but will be a part of a 20 person team and will have help in many areas. The Fast DMS team will be able to help and train the manufacturing specific knowledge you’ll need.
CONDITIONS
This position is full time, in person, first shift at our warehouse in Tempe, AZ. Teamwork is extremely important and there are daily requirements for getting your hands on parts.
At Fast DMS, the nature of our work often necessitates employees to be physically active. This role involves frequent customer and supplier site visits where safety and active awareness are paramount. Our operations, especially in locations with challenging conditions like the Arizona summer heat, demand resilience and adaptability. While on site, employees might engage in hands-on assembly and manufacturing activities to better understand and contribute to the value Fast DMS provides. Candidates are encouraged to be prepared for an active role to ensure efficient operations and team collaboration.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be salary and DOE with a quarterly profit share.
Health insurance is through Blue cross blue shield. Vision and dental are through Delta Dental.
Vacation and sick time is as needed with management approval and within reason.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Fast DMS is a manufacturing company with two main value propositions: Project Planning and Quality. We dovetail internal capabilities with outside processes to be completely process agnostic and maintain control over pricing, speed, and quality.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Fast DMS is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status, provided that the requirements of merit, qualifications, and abilities are met.
We encourage all employees and applicants to communicate any concerns related to their experiences at Fast DMS. We are committed to taking prompt corrective action when necessary to address any behaviors or practices that do not align with our commitment to equal opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,762.38 - $60,563.30 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Tempe, AZ 85282 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tempe, AZ 85282: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
