Assembler

Major Responsibilities

Uses work instructions, drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.

Follows established quality standards and participates in continuous improvement efforts (Drive to Zero).

May cross-train in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business needs.

Develops and maintains an understanding of the products they assemble and how they impact the business.

Continuously learns the principles, practices, and processes of the job as changes require.

Participates in team meetings to exchange job-related information.

Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisors depending on the level and complexity.

May provide task-specific training to employees on work instructions/standard work as needed.

General Understanding

General understanding of ERP system.

Requirements

• Experience: 0-1 year of assembly or related experience

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented and organized

  • Demonstrates flexibility and a positive attitude

  • Effective communication in a team environment

  • Accepts responsibility for own actions, follows through on commitments

  • Understands and executes basic standard assembly procedures, interprets basic visual diagrams, uses basic hand tools

  • Understands and performs basic reading, writing, math, and computer functions

  • Performs highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment

  • Acts safely while following established procedures, processes, and policies

Preferred Experience

Manufacturing or mechanical experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Production Environment: Regularly stands, uses hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, talks and hears, stoops, crouches, bends, reaches above shoulders, lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, walking up to 10 feet away.

• Seasonal variations in temperatures, occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products.

• Complies with assigned location PPE requirements, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing, and shields for required tasks, and closed-toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.