Assembler

About the Role

Working with blueprints, assembly drawings, specifications, sketches, and verbal and written instructions, assembles, disassembles, repairs, and adjusts a variety of units, attachments, components, and/or accessories. Reports directly to the Production Supervisor or their designate.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, sub-assembly, and adjustments on units, attachments, and accessories.
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and specifications accurately.
• Operate material handling equipment such as jibs, overhead cranes, and accessories.
• Use a variety of measuring tools to ensure quality and precision.
• Provide instruction and guidance to assisting employees and participate in training others, including welders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or designate.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Work may require the use of scaffolds, ladders, forklifts, scissor lifts, and cranes.
• Maintain a clean and clutter-free work area.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Wear all required safety equipment for the area of work.
• Report and address non-compliance with safety protocols.

Continual Improvement

• Keep an open mind to continuous improvement suggestions from others.
• Bring forward improvement ideas to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

• Demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Follow up with supervisors on professional development goals and opportunities.
• Express interest in growing with the company.

Requirements

• Technical Trades School in Welding or high school GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.
• Minimal travel may be required.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Ability to follow and abide by established policies and safety programs.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented culture.
• Professional communication skills (phone, email, mail).
• Ability to follow instructions, take responsibility, and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with internal and external stakeholders.
• Resourcefulness and ability to generate innovative ideas.
• Commitment to quality improvement and pride in workmanship.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals).

Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands: Primarily requires sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and bending. Must be able to communicate clearly and have corrected vision to 20/20 or adequate for identifying and distinguishing colors.

Mental Demands: Requires reading, writing, analyzing data, exercising judgment, developing plans, and working under pressure.

Work Environment: Exposure to manufacturing noise, temperature changes, hazardous materials, fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts with vibration. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing setting.