Assembler (AE) 1st Shift

Position Summary

Qualified individual will work as a team for assembling an entire product or component of a product to specifications on a production line.

Tasks

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Must be personally responsible and committed to the quality of ones own work.
• Must be able to work above production standards.
• Bolts clips rivets screws or otherwise fastens component parts of assembly together using hand tools power tools or bench machines.
• Positions fits or aligns parts on workbench floor fixture or machine following blueprints diagrams guides holes reference marks or work orders.
• Drills taps or reams holes to prepare parts for assembly using arbor or drill press or other bench-mounted drills.
• Files grinds planes sands or buffs parts to remove burrs alter shape improve fit or smooth finish using hand tools or power tools.
• Applies adhesive bonding agent or sealant to surface of material by brushing spraying dipping or rolling. Also may touch-up paint as necessary.

• Holds parts during assembly using hands clamps pneumatic screw presses or other work aides.
• Cuts materials such as fabric metal paper or wood into specified dimensions or shapes using cutting machine scissors or knife.
• Reads process sheets blueprints or other specifications to determine assembly sequence machine and tooling requirements measurements and tolerances.
• Cleans dust dirt oil and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces using cleaning solution rag or air hose (30 psi OSHA limitation).
• Records production data on paper or in computer as deemed necessary.
• Lifts loads sorts and moves materials supplies and finished products between storage and work areas using push-cart hoist or dolly.
• Packages product in containers for shipment or ties into bundles.
• Stamps labels or otherwise marks product or packages with identifying data.
• Positions and secures work pieces using hands hoist crane wire and banding machine or hand tools.
• Inspects cabs/components for quality prior to his operation.
• May operate crane/hoists to move large work pieces.

• Insure accuracy in maintaining production records such as quantities and types produced. (Example: travelers timecards). Must be able to check parts to Quality Control Documents.
• Must participate in all required training programs to maintain skill levels for continuous improvement. Must successfully complete training program.
• Must be able to maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures.
• Must wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including: safety glasses steel toe safety shoes and hearing protection. Additional protection may be needed. (ex: gloves)

Skills

• Must be able to read process sheets blueprints or other specifications to determine assembly sequence machine and tooling requirements measurements and tolerances.
• Equipment Selection - Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the required job.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of occasional horizontal lift up to 75 pounds.
• Must be capable of frequent horizontal lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be capable of occasional floor to waist lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of occasional waist to crown lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift. Work schedule may be over 8 hours a day.
• Must be capable of pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds.
• May be required to kneel bend crouch forward bend stand in order to complete job assignment.
• May be required to work overhead.
• Must be able to work during hot or cold temperatures. Summer time temperatures can reach or exceed 100 degrees.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)