Assembler

Job Description

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
• 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
30+ days ago