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Assembly Specialist Nashville, TN

Assembly Specialist

Full Time • Nashville, TN
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

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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