Assembler

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly of a medium complexity items using basic tools procedures and fasteners.
• Work in a team environment, reading instructions and assembling products or sub-assemblies of products.
• Work with small, detailed objects; some assembly work is performed under a magnifying light or microscope.
• May operate machinery in the production of the finished product.
• Measure or test sub-assembled parts before doing the required final assembly.
• Move the component pieces or product to the next phase in the manufacturing process.
• Keep workstation neat and orderly, and properly store and maintain production parts, tools, test equipment and documentation.
• Maintain effective relationships with team members; communicate with operators from other shifts.
• Must understand and carry out routine written/verbal instructions.
• Operate production line machinery and computers; perform equipment change-overs.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance (PMs) on production line machinery.
• Troubleshoot minor production line machinery / fixtures.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety requirements.
• Maintain consumable material for the production line.
• Responsible for quality of product assembled and be able to adjust as necessary to produce product within specifications.
• May train other assemblers / provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Document actions by completing all required production logs, quality, and time keeping forms.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.

Additional Responsibilities

• The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting;
• exhibits respect and professionalism when interacting with customers, and all employees;
• must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.