Assembler

Company: Syntec Optics
Location: Rochester
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Performs precision and intricate hand and machine assembly of finished product using equipment and methods. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assembles complex components and inspects connections for correct tolerance and fit. Fasten parts and subassemblies per specifications provided by customer. Operates various assembly and packaging equipment including lathes, mills, sonic welders, hot stamper, heat stakers, auto baggers. Will read and interpret customer prints and specifications. Performs various types of machine and manual assembly. Identifies and resolves assembly and packaging issues and notifies Floor Lead/Supervisor. Inspects assembled parts for any imperfections as per customer specifications, may include software test. Completes production reports daily to verify completed work that states the reasons for scrap and downtime. Additional Responsibilities: When requested, may work on special projects and various related assignments. May be required to compile various reports and data tracking. May be required to work in various areas of operations when necessary. Performs other related duties and assignments as required. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee must have excellent hand/eye coordination, and able to handle a variety of size pieces. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. Education, Skills and Experience: High school diploma or GED required Minimum 2 years experience in small parts assembly or equivalent job experience Ability to read and interpret blueprints Familiar with various trade tools Attention to detail Math skills Work independently with minimal supervision Familiar with basic computer operations. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other responsible duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Syntec Optics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are free to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Read our EOE Policy Statement.

Keywords: Syntec Optics, Cheektowaga , Assembler, Manufacturing , Rochester, New York