Assembly - Laborer

About the role

The Assembly Laborer reports to a supervisor and is responsible for assembling components according to product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies
• Daily communication with supervisor regarding potential issues
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Ensures safety measures are followed to protect personnel and company property
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing quality and timely results
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor and management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to identify that product meets quality and productivity standards
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to focus on details to guarantee production of high quality products
• Ability to read and follow documented procedures and standards
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to assure delivery requirements
• Willing and available to work overtime to reach goals
• Clear communication (oral and written) skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Competencies

• Maintains the highest standard of personal conduct in performing all duties
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule in order to meet customer demands
• Commitment to ensuring jobs are completed accurately within deadlines
• Possesses the physical stamina and perseverance to handle pressure well
• Proactive in avoiding mistakes that should be anticipated rather than reactive
• Encourages a positive rather than negative viewpoint
• Ability to work well with others while pursuing common goal
• Communicates honestly, openly, and consistently

Working conditions

• Can be hot or cold depending on outside environmental conditions
• Will be exposed to a loud and noisy environment
• May be interrupted frequently to meet needs and request of personnel and management
• Work area is busy and noisy making it challenging to concentrate
• Peak times may require longer work period in order to meet the customer demands
• Continued interruptions require effective stress management with focus on obtaining goals

Physical demands

• While performing duties, regularly required to talk and hear
• Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• May have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Schedule

• Full-time position, expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• Weekend and overnight work is also necessary