Product Assembler

General Statement of Duties

The Product Assembler is a team member of the final assembly group and is primarily responsible for daily participation in a mechanical assembly role. This position works under the direction of the Production Supervisor or other manufacturing leaders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for mechanical assembly.
• Team member of the final assembly group.
• Participate cooperatively in all assembly teamwork, including mechanical work tasks under the direction of the team leader or other manufacturing leaders.
• Use hand tools, power tools, electrical and pressure metering equipment, and overhead cranes.
• Layout and understand sequence of produced assembly.
• Must have proficiency in two post assembly including applying proper decals and inventory numbers.
• Report inventory levels to Team Leader.
• Packaging products for shipment, including but not limited to banding, shrink wrapping, palletizing, etc.
• Actively participate in cross training and continuous improvement assignments. Work cooperatively with coworkers including training and knowledge sharing.
• Learn new skills & techniques and equipment operation as assigned.
• Maintain clean and organized work area conditions and comply with safety requirements.
• Receive direction from team lead or other designated leader.
• Perform work in a safe manner, complete all required safety inspections and adhere to safety rules and guidelines including safely operate crane and/or forklift if trained and assigned.
• Maintains conformance with safety rules and regulations, if you are unclear of or uncomfortable with a safety process then you have an obligation to make your supervisor aware.
• It is required that if you see or are made aware of a safety related issue or concern to immediately address it or make management aware.
• Involved with continuous improvement efforts regarding all aspects of safety.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• May work overtime as production needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, And Skills

• Ability to use advanced mechanical tools (air impact tools.) and Overhead Crane.
• Ability to read a basic product blueprint (two post lift).
• Must perform all work duties in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with management and co-workers.
• Must be detail oriented with attention to accuracy.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English language and be understood.
• Basic shop math.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in a mechanical assembly role.
• Demonstrated experience in building sub-assemblies and/or electrical panels and control enclosures to specifications from engineered drawings and written procedures.
• Knowledge of single and three phase electrical wiring.
• Ability to interpret engineered drawing and wiring schematics.
• Experience in electrical system testing and/or PLC controls.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Physical activity includes walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• If work demands require lifting in excess of 50 pounds, the use of a mechanical device or initiation of a two-person lift is required.

Work Environment

• Perform activities in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area.
• May be subject to changes in temperature and exposure to above normal noise levels, electrical equipment, and chemicals.
• Normally acceptable manufacturing environment with no abnormal hazards or risks other than those listed herein.