Assembly Technician

You don’t need a background in computers to belong here.

We’re looking for people who are curious, detail-oriented, and excited to learn. If you have a growth mindset and a passion for doing great work, we’ll teach you the technical side. We believe great teams are built by people from all walks of life and backgrounds — and we’re excited to meet candidates who are ready to grow with us.

As the Tier 1 Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for precision assembly, process refinement, guiding documented processes, and collaborating with team members towards a common goal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

30 days and ongoing:

• Learns Puget Systems’ services, processes, procedures, and its position in the industry to align with its overall mission.
• Attends new hire orientation and engages with meet-and-greets with all departments.
• Completes prerequisite training for new hires through the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Is proficient with the Phase 1 Assembly process.
• Achieves proficiency with three primary chassis through a combination of training sessions led by experienced team members, shadowing, and hands-on training opportunities.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental, cross-departmental meetings, and all-staff meetings. Participates in monthly one-on-one meetings with the Direct Manager and the Team Lead to discuss progress, achievements, and areas for further development.
• By 60 days, is proficient with Phase 2 Assembly processes.

3-6 months and ongoing:

• Demonstrates proficiency in RAID configuration, building quantities of 3 or more systems with minimal errors, and executing the rework and tear-down process.
• Learns the intricacies of configurations containing multiple GPUs
• Is a fully contributing Tier 1 Assembly Technician, demonstrating proficiency in handling builds with minimal oversight and operating with little to no limitations.
• Demonstrates familiarity of the assembly process and assembly Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) enabling informed decision-making without affecting the customer experience.

12 months and ongoing:

• Contributes to the maintenance and provides constructive feedback for process improvement of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and ensures ongoing updates for accuracy and relevance.
• Is proficient in server assembly showcasing expertise in the systematic, and efficient, construction of server systems and has shadowed at least one other department, gaining valuable insights into their operations and processes.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience highly preferred
• Familiarity with Google Suite (i.e. Google Drive, including Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Gmail) nice to have
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time required
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times required

COMPENSATION & COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

The compensation range is $19.50 - $23.50 (hourly), based on skillset and experience level

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision offered and covered at 75% by Puget Systems for the Employee’s coverage
• Paid time off and Sick Time - 2 weeks PTO to start, +1 day / year until they hit 4 weeks
• Paid holidays - 8 days
• Paid parental leave - 3 weeks
• Paid Medical Hardship Leave - up to 2 weeks / year
• 4% match on 401(k), immediate vesting
• Volunteer Matching Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Company-sponsored financial counseling

WHO WE ARE:

Puget Systems is located in Auburn, Washington. We design and manufacture solution-specific, highly reliable workstations and servers for content creation, engineering, and scientific computing. Our core belief is that computers are a tool that should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our focus is on the work of our clients, and how our technology enables new and exciting advances in those fields.

HIRING PROCESS

All candidates must submit a resume to be considered for this position. Applications with a cover letter will be given additional consideration. Qualified applicants will be invited to a phone or Zoom interview, and then (if selected) an in-person interview. A background check is required ahead of your start date. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $23.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Auburn, WA 98001 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person