JOB DETAILS
Electrical Assembler
CompanyThe Baker Company
LocationSanford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 29, 2026

About The Company
For more than 60 years, Baker has helped advance science, discovery and clinical care by pioneering innovative solutions for air containment, contamination control and controlled environments. Baker biological safety cabinets, clean benches, fume hoods, and pharmacy isolators provide unparalleled user and product protection for a variety of applications. Our solutions for cell science and oxygen regulation, including the Baker Ruskinn line of hypoxia workstations and anaerobic chambers help improve research results by providing a more precise, controlled environment for low-oxygen and anoxic studies.
About the Role
For nearly 75 years, The Baker Company has been at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for air containment, contamination control, and controlled environments. Our products, including biological safety cabinets, clean benches, fume hoods, and pharmacy isolators, offer unmatched user and product protection for various applications. We design and build the equipment that is used every day in cutting-edge biological and pharmaceutical research by some of the world's leading companies and research organizations.
Join our Assembly team and play a critical role in manufacturing biological safety cabinets that protect scientists, healthcare workers, and patients around the world.
Join our Assembly team and play a critical role in manufacturing biological safety cabinets that protect scientists, healthcare workers, and patients around the world.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop orders and work instructions.
- Perform and understand Soap Bubble and Filter Leak procedures in areas as required.
- Perform final inspection for overall appearance of product to include panel fit-up, paint finish and cleanliness as required.
- Take all required airflow readings and qualify each cabinet for basic operation and performance in areas as required.
- Record data and generate an electronic copy of the Unit Test Report for each cabinet tested. Responsible for quality of units processed by assuring that final appearance, squareness, interchangeability of parts, as well as integrity of unit is superior level for all qualified product lines in areas as required.
- Perform simple mathematical functions (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
- Use hand power tools, pallet jacks, hand trucks, stud welders, and various pneumatic tools.
- Work as a part of a team.
- Work at a fast pace in a manufacturing line environment and meet takt times.
- Cross train in multiple areas of the Assembly department.
- Make every effort to focus on doing-it-right to make sure the customer is happy or satisfied with our units.
- Provide value to our customers by using Lean tools and concepts to identify and eliminate waste in all forms (scrap/rework, transportation, motion, waiting, inventory, over production, over processing, and under-utilization of people). Uses systemic thinking by seeing processes from end to end and works to challenge the status quo to eliminate the root cause of problems. Is involved in individual and/or team activities that involve using Lean tools and concepts to improve the flow of information and material.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by supervision.
KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS:
- Meet required production levels
- Mechanical Assembly skills
- Attention to detail
- Quality oriented
- Safety
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs frequently, and up to 50 lbs periodically.
- Must be able to assist others in 2 person lifting requirements up to 100 lbs occasionally.
- Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl, climb or bend for up to 8 hours.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Mechanical assembly skills
- Attention to detail
- Basic problem-solving skills
BENEFITS:
- Medical and Dental
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life and Disability Insurances
- 401(k) and Company Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- And More!
This position is physically located in Sanford, Maine. Relocation and employment sponsorship are not offered.
Monday - Friday, 6:50am-3:10pm
Key Skills
Mechanical assemblyBlueprint readingQuality inspectionAirflow testingData recordingMathematical functionsPower toolsPneumatic toolsLean manufacturingProblem-solvingAttention to detailTeamworkSafety compliance
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
MedicalDentalHealth Reimbursement AccountFlexible Spending AccountsGym Membership ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(k)Company Profit SharingPaid Time Off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Electrical Assembler will read blueprints and work instructions to assemble, test, and inspect biological safety cabinets. They are responsible for performing airflow readings, recording test data, and utilizing Lean tools to improve manufacturing efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time regular
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
154
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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