Job Description:

Brooks Instrument (www.brooksinstrument.com), an industry leader in flow and pressure instrumentation for critical applications, is seeking candidates for Assembler and Calibrator (1st shift) positions that will be based at the company headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania (suburban Philadelphia). The company has manufacturing locations in Pennsylvania, Hungary, Malaysia and Korea, and also maintains sales and service offices throughout the world. Our high-tech products are used in laboratory and process applications in end markets such as: oil & gas, petrochemical, medical devices, waste water, life sciences, and analytical instruments. 

Brooks is a division of ITW (Illinois Tool Works), a fortune 200 company. ITW is one of the world’s leading diversified manufacturers of specialized industrial equipment, consumables, and related service businesses. The company has operations in 56 countries and employs over 50,000 employees. These talented employees, many of whom have specialized engineering or scientific expertise, contribute to ITW’s global leadership in innovation. The company is proud of its broad portfolio of nearly 10,000 active patents, and is focused on fully leveraging its highly differentiated business model to deliver solid growth with consistent best-in-class margins and return on capital.

Assembler

Basic Function

Coordinate workflow to meet scheduled dates. Accurately assemble standard meters from routing sheet and bill of material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately and effectively plan and layout work in assembly sequence from bill of material

• Use hand tools to proficiently assemble sub-assemblies and complete meters

• After calibration, completed assembly by installing cans, fittings and labels

• Vacuum seal and/or package completed meters per established procedures

• Complete final assemblies on electronic products where trained Support company continual improvement initiatives

• Regular attendance and the ability to get along in a team environment

• Adhere to all safety procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school graduate or GED preferred.

• 1-year mechanical/electronic assembly experience preferred.

• Must be able to read and write.

Calibrator

Basic Function

Test and calibrate flow measurement controllers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Test and calibrate meters to customer’s specifications. Troubleshooting of basic calibration problems.

• Determine parameters of testing media, temperature, pressure, liquid or gas, and test fixtures used.

• Operate computer assisted calibration equipment, manual equipment and Bell Provers.

• Collect data for calibration sheets for manual calibration equipment. Interface with Engineering on evaluations of application or product problems.

• Work with customers, agents, or inspectors who want to simulate flow conditions.

• Maintain regular attendance and is able to get along in a team environment.

• Ability to follow all safety procedures.

• Support company continuous improvement initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school education, or GED, and calibration experience preferred.

• Familiarity with various hand tools, including their application/use and the ability to multi-task required.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude desired.

• Good computer skills with Microsoft Word/Excel experience a plus.

The opportunity to join a well established (80 years in business) yet dynamically changing organization that works together as a team to meet the challenges of satisfying customers’ needs and managing rapid growth to better compete in a global marketplace.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.