JOB DETAILS
Mechanical Assembler 1
CompanyVantedge Medical
LocationSan Jose
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 15, 2026

About The Company
Vantedge Medical is a proven partner to Medical Technology OEMs. For more than 100 years, we have been partnering with customers in complex precision manufacturing and assembly with differentiated engineering, prototyping support, and quality systems for diverse medical markets including Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS), Radiation Oncology, Surgical Instruments and Components, Orthopedics, Dental implants, and more.
Our seasoned professionals shorten global supply chains and accelerate time to market for our many OEM partners. As a mature Development & Manufacturing Organization, our teams specialize in Precision Micro Machining, Large Format Machining, Assembly, Sophisticated Sheet Metal Fabrication, Medical Precision Metal Stamping, Precision Electro-Chemical Machining, Progressive Die Tooling, R&D and Automation Technology, and Rapid Prototyping & Engineering Solutions. With a nationwide presence, our 650,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing space offers a broad spectrum of manufacturing capabilities and flexibility to provide capital equipment and consumables to top-tier medical OEMs.
About the Role
Description
Mechanical Assembler 1
Full-time / Permanent
Hourly $18.00 - $21.00
Day Shift
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
Summary:
This position is responsible for building mechanical assemblies in accordance with customer-supplied
assembly documentation and Vander-Bend manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
- Assembles mechanical components (sheet metal and machined parts, hardware, rivets, and purchased mechanical components) into higher level products.
- Follows written or electronic assembly instructions which may be in the form of “MPI”s” (Manufacturing Process Instructions), blueprints, and verbal instructions.
- Uses primarily hand tools for assembly, including mechanical tools such as manual, electric, and pneumatic screwdrivers, wrenches, and riveters.
- Sets up parts in work area, selects tools required to complete the operation.
- Assures accurate logging of labor hours and accurate part quantities into Visual Manufacturing ERP
- Reviews completion of previous operations and notifies the lead if omission or discrepancy from a previous operation is detected.
- Ensures proper handling and stacking of parts to avoid damage.
- Cleans work area.
- Participates in department meetings, identifies barriers to efficient operations, and need for additional or improved tools, fixtures, or methods, and communicates improvement ideas to area lead or supervisor.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Requires 1 year of previous assembly work.
- read, write and perform basic arithmetic problems
- understand moderately complex written and verbal instructions
- use basic hand, electric, and pneumatic tools used in performing specific operator requirements
- Physical Requirements: Some assigned tasks for this position may involve “Medium work” and some may involve “Heavy Work” as defined below. The hiring authority may review the applicant’s physical ability based on the specific tasks to be assigned:
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Key Skills
Mechanical assemblySheet metal assemblyBlueprint readingHand toolsElectric screwdriversPneumatic toolsRivetingVisual Manufacturing ERPBasic arithmeticTechnical documentationQuality control
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The mechanical assembler is responsible for building mechanical components into higher-level products using blueprints and assembly instructions. They must also accurately log labor hours and part quantities into the ERP system while maintaining a clean and efficient work area.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$18 - $21
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
179
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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