Assembly Operator

The Assembly Operator is responsible for the precise mechanical and electronic assembly of world-class gas detection instruments. Based at our newly established Saudi facility in Dammam, this role is critical to the "Made in Saudi" initiative, ensuring that life-saving equipment is built to the highest quality and safety standards. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and works within a team environment focused on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision Assembly: Perform manual assembly of gas detector units (such as the T40II and Radius BZ1) by following detailed technical drawings and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Component Integration: Install sensors, circuit boards, batteries, and outer casings using hand tools and calibrated equipment.
• Quality Testing: Conduct initial functional tests and visual inspections to ensure each unit meets stringent global safety certifications before moving to the final calibration stage.
• Lean Manufacturing: Participate in the Fortive Business System (FBS) daily management processes, including "Kaizen" events to improve efficiency and reduce waste on the production line.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean and organized workspace (5S) and strictly adhere to all safety protocols to prevent workplace hazards.
• Documentation: Record production data and serial numbers accurately in the manufacturing execution system to ensure full traceability of every device.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or a Technical Diploma in Electronics, Mechanics, or a related field.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position; however, previous experience in a manufacturing or workshop environment is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling small electronic components.
  • Basic understanding of technical manuals and assembly diagrams.
  • Fluency in Arabic; basic English proficiency is preferred for reading technical instructions.
• Attributes: High attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining the quality of products that protect lives in hazardous environments.

Working Conditions

• Located in the Dammam Center of Excellence.
• Standard manufacturing environment with climate-controlled assembly areas.
• Requirement to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks with high precision.

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About Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

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