About Kinematics

Kinematics creates motion control solutions for mission-critical systems in demanding environments. Based in the U.S. with global operations, we reliably deliver on diverse customer needs and have the manufacturing expertise to deliver any volume cost effectively.

For close to three decades, we have been innovating solutions and working closely with our customers to provide the most reliable, bankable, innovative drives across multiple industries. Today, with over 2 million drives globally deployed, representing hundreds of millions of hours of operation, we are proud of our role in sustainably supporting critical applications across the industrial, satellite and solar sectors.

Kinematics was founded in 1996, has 400 employees globally, is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, with sales offices in North America and Europe, and manufacturing operations in Jiangyin, China and Nogales, Mexico.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Assembly Operator is responsible for assembly, required testing, registration and packaging of the finished product. This individual will report to the Production Supervisor in the Manufacturing department.

Position Status: Temporary. Full-time, Hourly

Location: Phoenix, Arizona 85027

Work Hours:

Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 1:00 am and Friday 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Week 2 – Monday – Thursday 3:30 pm – 1:00 am and Friday off

Salary: $18 an hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Works in compliance with plant standards, ISO, OSHA, ect..

· Comply with the defined production standards following the production plan.

· Record data resulting from the tests carried out on the product.

· Notifies production manager or quality personnel of irregularities in the manufacturing process, product or safety hazards as they happen.

· Correctly dispose of scrap and defective parts.

· Authorized to stop any process that puts the safety of personnel at risk or produces defective parts that do not meet specifications.

· Follow established work instructions and the correct use of the tools to ensure product integrity and quality during assembly in the production process.

· Includes utilizing the training received, recommendations given and knowledge acquired both in the manufacturing and safety aspects.

· Complies with and enforces the company's safety regulations which include using the required PPE’s on a daily and continuous basis.

· Complies with internal work regulations.

· Ability to stand and walk continuously on hard concrete surfaces for 8-12 hour shifts.

· Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull objects weighing 35 to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.

· Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching overhead, and twisting the torso to retrieve or pack inventory

· Sharp peripheral vision and acute hearing to detect backing forklifts, moving conveyor belts, and audible safety alarms. Also loud constant noises.

· Competency in operating handheld barcode scanners, tablets, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to log data.

· Ability to quickly add, subtract, and count stock to ensure absolute inventory accuracy.

· Constantly calculating distances and trajectories to navigate safely around heavy machinery, blind corners, and high-stacked pallets.

· Ability to work efficiently under strict time constraints, such as meeting hourly "picking quotas" or keeping up with a fast-moving assembly line

· Remaining mentally alert to shifting hazards in the immediate surroundings, ensuring safety rules are never bypassed for speed.

· Steel-toed safety boots with slip- and puncture-resistant soles protect against crushed toes from falling cargo.

· Safety glasses guard against flying dust, debris, and small projectiles near machinery or chemical stations.

· Correctly dispose of the different types of waste generated in the designated containers for each type of waste.

· Maintain ethical behavior when engaging with co-workers and colleagues.

· Actively participates in the cleaning and maintenance of work tools (hand tools, gages, fixtures, equipment, forklifts and their accessories, etc.)

· Promptly reports any situation and findings regarding equipment for repair or replacement.

· Promptly report unsafe acts and risky situations

· Actively participate in continuous improvement of production, procedures and safety requirements.

· Provide support to the team when required in various operations.

· Keeps work area clean and tidy each day according to the 6's.

· Ensures that all staff in the warehouse keep work areas clean and tidy each day.

Knowledge and Skills:

· Highschool diploma or Equivalent

· 6 months of work experience in Manufacturing industry.

· Ability to lift loads of up to 50 lbs continuously during the shift.

· Experience using hand tools is desirable.

· Ability to work in a team.

· Have a taste for dynamic work.

 This position is formally designated as a Safety-Sensitive Position under Arizona Revised Statutes (§ 23-493). The duties of this role involve the operation, maintenance, and programming of high-risk manufacturing machinery (CNC equipment) where temporary physical or mental impairment could result in severe injury or property damage. Consequently, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen. In accordance with Arizona law, the company maintains a zero-tolerance policy for workplace impairment, possession, or positive drug screens for this role, regardless of medical marijuana cardholder status