Assembler

Job Description

Summary:

An Assembler is responsible for putting together component parts and product assemblies. They verify the correct quantities of component parts and perform quality checks for sub-assemblies and final assembly performance of products. Responsibilities include conducting oneself professionally by maintaining punctuality and productivity of assigned shift/work assignments, following all company procedures.

Essential Functions:

Follow and interpret technical documents (i.e. part drawings, work instructions) for all assembly operations, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices

Conform to all safe work practices and quality standards, maintaining clean & organized work areas and awareness of workplace layout and surroundings

Working from work samples, work instructions, bill of materials and/or verbal instructions assemble products, properly use tooling, fixtures, and chemicals and other assembly aids

Properly package products and support movement of material and accurate parts inventory

Use of ERP system for job tracking

Manual/Physical labor lifting heavy items, with standing, walking and climbing of stairs the norm

Education and Experience:

Required:

H.S. Diploma/GED wit mechanical aptitude or experience as an assembler in a manufacturing

Basic computer skills

Good verbal/written communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

Lean Manufacturing

Vocational/Technical H.S. Diploma

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Levels of Proficiency (tracked and managed with Production Manager)

Levels build up and are a prerequisite for progression to the next

Performance is tracked using a department skills matrix and managed in coordination/approval with Production Manager – business needs determine quantity of employees needed at each level

Level I

Level II

Level III

Proficient in assembly of <20% of all active products

Skills limited to sub-assembly and basic product assembly

Proficient in assembly of >50% of all active products

Electrical wiring & soldering

Quality Acceptance Testing of finished product

Routine use of reporting systems

Proficient in assembly of >80% of all active products

Production equipment operation, such as programmable cutters

Repair & troubleshooting of in-house production and customer returns