ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble fabricated parts at floor stations following established procedures, guidelines, and instructions.

• Uses hand and power tools and machines to assemble parts and examines connections for correct fit, ensuring all parts are screwed in correctly. 

• Verifies, measures, tests, and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications and identifies components that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. 

• Works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the job's functions.

• Understands production information, such as length, width and thickness, material type, and quantity to be processed.

• Efficiently assembles parts to meet customer demands and specifications.

• Keeps record of the number of pieces made.

• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department lead or supervisor.

• Works safely and follows prescribed safety regulations.

• Practices correct ergonomics as instructed through safety training and by management.

• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition, including cleaning at the end of shift.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Takes direction from the Assembly department lead, supervisor, and Operations.

• Works well with others and is willing to help fellow employees when directed.

• Ability to read, write, and understand written directions.

• Possesses problem-solving skills in detecting how to increase output and fix any errors.

• Displays attention to detail and is mindful of the job at hand.

• Has the stamina to work long hours on feet doing repetitive movements.

• Demonstrates safety-conscious behavior.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. 

• 0-1 year of experience in an assembly environment or a related area.

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• It is regularly required to talk and hear.

• This position is active and requires standing, walking, and bending all day.

• It is frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. If items are heavier than 50 pounds, seek the help of a lifting device, or request the assistance of a fellow employee(s) for a team lift.

• Machinery and tool operation requires the use of safety equipment including, but not limited to, steel-toe shoes/boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding/cutting protective goggles, or helmet.

• Wearing loose-fitting clothes is not permitted in some areas, and wearing jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces is not allowed.

• The facility is not climate-controlled, so heat in the summer and cold in the winter are factors.