Assembly Technician

Company: Asahi Kasei America
Location: Glenview
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

At Asahi Kasei we believe anyone can buy equipment or build a facility. It is our diverse team members around the globe who will enable us to develop ideas and technologies and capture the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We look for candidates with a fresh perspective, people with a wide variety of skills who are creative thinkers, enjoy challenges and are driven to excel.

We are currently seeking applications to fill the following job opening at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess where we sell Planova virus removal filters and develops and manufactures related bioprocess equipment.

Company:

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.

Job Description:

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess (AKB) provides pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a comprehensive suite of tools to maximize safety and improve yields of biotherapeutics during research, clinical and commercial-scale production. PlanovaTM virus-removal filters anchor a diverse product portfolio defined by quality, consistency, and scalability. Additional areas of expertise include liquid chromatography, inline buffer dilution and oligonucleotide synthesis.

We are a growing team (100+) of professionals excited about what we do and our ability to impact healthcare delivery systems worldwide. We offer a "big company" benefits package and a "small company" culture and work environment. Every employee at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America can impact our future.

As an Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America employee, you will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation with bonuses

• Great health benefits

• Wellness plan

• Paid time-off

• Strong company match to 401(k) contributions

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Company Giving and Volunteering Program

We are currently looking for an Assembly Technician to join our team and work with our Column Assembly area! The qualified individual will work closely with our Assembly Lead to receive, commission, and assemble components for process equipment. They will work with Order Entry and Engineering to create and load Bills of Material, fulfill orders, package and ship to customers and additionally, create and maintain documentation for the department and customers. We are looking for someone excited to join an incredible team and a fast-growing company!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assemble and test process equipment for pharmaceutical and bioprocess market.

• Assemble and test air driven hydraulic pump carts.

• Read and interpret Engineering Bills of Material.

• Issue material from Inventory to Jobs.

• Prepare packing lists and other shipping documentation.

• Reviewing orders in ERP (Navision).

• Maintaining minimum levels of Floor Stock items.

• Cycle counts of Inventory items.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

• Packing or crating of materials, systems, and equipment for shipment.

• Assist QC with inspection of incoming components.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Hands-on mechanical skills

• Familiarity with commonly-used tools

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

We believe a diverse workforce is crucial to our growth as a global supplier of advanced materials. Asahi Kasei is an equal opportunity employer.

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