Job Title

Assembler 1 - Lathem, NY

Job Description

577598 Assembler 1 – Latham, NY

Build critical MRI magnet components at the final stage of production, ensuring quality, safety, and precision in every unit assembled.

Your role:

• You will assemble MRI magnet components at the end of the production line using hand tools such as drills, wrenches, and fastening equipment. Your work directly supports the completion of high-quality medical imaging systems used in hospitals worldwide.
• You will install magnets and secure components onto designated pallets according to detailed work instructions and specifications, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards.
• You will perform in-process quality checks, monitor output for defects, and communicate any abnormalities promptly to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• You will operate production equipment safely while following established procedures, 6S practices, and environmental, health, and safety requirements. Forklift operation to support material movement is preferred.
• You will document daily production activities using basic computer systems, access digital work instructions, and collaborate with supervisors and teammates to continuously improve workflow and efficiency.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired experience in a manufacturing or production environment as an individual contributor performing hands-on assembly work. Experience using drills, hand tools, and assembling nuts and bolts is required; forklift experience is preferred.
• Your skills include mechanical aptitude, ability to read and follow detailed work instructions, basic computer proficiency for production documentation, and strong attention to quality and safety standards. Forklift certification (or ability to obtain certification) is a plus.
• You have a High School Diploma, vocational training, or equivalent.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re a reliable team player with strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a structured manufacturing environment under close supervision while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody, everywhere, has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in New York is $15.00 to $23.71 per hour

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Lathem, NY.

#EOS

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.