Assembler

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for producing quality work to prescribed standards, with a focus on continuous improvement to meet customer commitments on schedule and within budget.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Work under minimal supervision on duties and tasks that are frequently non-routine, adapting procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
• May perform more detailed tasks that require deeper knowledge and experience in the specified processes and procedures.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• Able to effectively communicate with other functional departments, such as Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Sales departments.
• Resolve most questions and problems, referring only the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate good decision making ability.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety procedures including those which govern the handling of materials, chemicals, tools, and equipment (WHMIS).
• Proper use of required PPE.
• Periodically assist in orienting and training lower level employees.
• Participate in LEAN Events, “Six S” activities, action teams etc.
• Perform assembly functions, which may include: prep, mechanical, harness, cable, printed circuit board sub-assemblies, spray application, and inspection, typically working from models and/or drawings, within Production.
• Perform soldering and installation of components to contract specifications, using a wide range of tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, Process Flow Instructions and other written or verbal instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.