Job Summary

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Sr. Production Associate to optimize our Production team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives.

This role will be a full-time position based out of our Valencia, CA office. You will have the opportunity to mechanical assemble in a fast paced, manual production environment. If you have experience in working from procedures, visual samples, blueprints, and bills of materials (BOM). Are able to build and test product with help from Lead Assemblers and willing to be cross trained in different areas in production. – let’s talk!

What we’re looking for

• Education: High School Diploma / GED is preferred
• Experience: 2-3 years in a fast-paced, high-volume, electro-mechanical production assembly environment is required
• Ability to work independently/in a group setting/with direct supervision is required
• Skilled in mechanical assembly, soldering, and wiring is required
• Ability to receive training and instructions from others is required
• Ability to interact and work with production associates, manufacturing engineering and quality control is required
• Ability to lift 40 lbs is required
• Certification(s):
• Collaboration Tool:
• Preferred Qualifications: Good communication skills (oral and written) is preferred
• Basic computer skills for email, online and office applications is preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Build motor assemblies and subassemblies using verbal instructions, procedures, samples, blueprints, and BOMs.
• Operate machinery used for manufacturing, winding and assembling fractional DC motors and armatures.
• Lift and move 8-pound assemblies during 90-minute intervals.
• Use air driven tools, hand tools, presses, solder stations, and measuring instruments.
• Learn the correct method of operation and procedure for assembly being produced.
• Visually inspect parts, castings, and sub-assemblies for accuracy or flaws prior to performing operation(s).
• Repair and replace assemblies and parts in motors.
• Stand and walk; use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel, handle, feel, talk and hear.
• Maintain standard production rates and quality standards.
• Perform light material handling work when required
• Rotate positions and work in different work cells.
• Dependable in areas of attendance, quality and work pace.
• Familiar with plant safety concepts and able to identify potential safety concerns
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people’s lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom’s voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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