Assembler

Summary

Safely load and unload machinery with proper tooling and products. Perform manual tasks such as package, crate, label, count, and sort products. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Required to understand and follow all company policies and procedures
• Ensure that all guards and safety equipment have been installed and properly checked
• Required to meet or exceed production standards
• Required to maintain quality standards on all products
• Safely load and unload machinery with the proper tooling and product as directed by team leader or supervisor
• Maintain good housekeeping practices throughout the department
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
• Required to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Required to understand and follow work procedures as set forth by all ISO documentation
• Read and interpret blueprints whenever required by operation
• Select the proper tooling and process set-up as directed by team leader or supervisor
• Safely assemble parts on line to manufacture items for customer fulfillment. This may include lift, screw, push, pull, count, sort, crate, package, label items
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• A thorough understanding of the hazard communication program
• Must have a total understanding of the shop packets released to the shop floor
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing environment

Education And Experience

High school diploma or its equivalent, desired

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in a safe manner
• Clarity of vision and the ability to focus on a fast and repetitious operation for extended period of time
• Exposure to heavy equipment or components needed to produce product (safety toed shoes required)
• Exposure to sparks, chips, and dust (eye protection required)
• Must be capable of maintaining a 40-hour workweek and working overtime as needed
• Must be able to perform repetitive motion. Examples: walking, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Exposure to machine noise levels (hearing protection required)
• Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts
• Exposure to extreme seasonal temperature conditions