Embrace a career with purpose at Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice S.p.A., an Italian multinational leader in Home and Building Automation. Guided by our vision of creating A World Without Barriers, we develop cutting-edge solutions for smart home control, security, door and gate automation, access control, and more to achieve our mission of Simplifying Everyday Movements.

Headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers and offices throughout the region, Nice is committed to innovation that enhances everyday life. Our team thrives in an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth where you’ll collaborate with talented and dynamic individuals every day to create groundbreaking solutions. And, as a global leader, we offer award-winning sales and marketing programs, technical support, and CEU training to the industry’s top partners.

Our commitment extends beyond technology development; we also proudly support the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, helping wounded veterans and their families through specially adapted smart homes. A philanthropic endeavor that truly embodies our corporate mission.

Summary: The VAS Assembler and Programmer performs a number of tasks in the assembly area supporting internal and external customer requirements. Tasks include but are not limited to repetitive and moderately complex rework, product testing, block coding, and inspection processes.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

Administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment
Moving product to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area   
Maneuvering a forklift and/or pallet jack through limited space areas; verifying counts and products shipped/received   
Uses verbal and written instruction for kit assembly, rework, testing, block code, and inspection of product
Lifts, unpacks, tests, repacks, and documents results
Lifts, unpacks, adds or removes materials, repacks, and documents results
Reports work status to VAS Manager
Provides support as requested by a Lead
Maintains cleanliness of assembly
Helps with the packing and taping of boxes of products
Moves material with pallet jack or on cart
Supports safety initiatives and follows all safety guidelines
Pays close attention to detail to ensure the processes are done correctly
Must count parts and product accurately
Use a computer to perform testing/flashing of products
Use test fixtures as directed
Print labels using any applicable program
Understand, support and execute all work in a safe manner using the established procedures, methods and safe working requirements
Implements and maintains department policies and standards
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Forklift Certification preferred 
1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be familiar in working with electronic devices

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Basic computer skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
Ability to read and comprehend procedures and work instructions
Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills
Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop
Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in a warehouse
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 lbs
Ability to sit and stand up to 20-70% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be comfortable working in a complex production machining and assembly environment
The working area is primarily in a manufacturing environment located around machines and heavy equipment such as a forklift or pallet operator
Operation of the machine requires working with, and coming into contact with, various materials and substances
Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or safety vest
Working temperatures may vary from hot, cold, humid, wet or dry
Working hours may be extended and weekends may be required in order to meet manufacturing needs

Tasks listed are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive. Any employee in this job may perform any of the tasks listed; however, these examples do not include all the tasks an employee may be expected to perform. The company reserves the right to change tasks as needed.

Disclaimer: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.

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