Assembler

Fabricates and assembles a variety of different assemblies and supporting hardware, applying knowledge of assembly techniques, and using precision instruments, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints, work orders, and related documentation to determine method and sequence of operations and dimensional and finish specifications. Assumes responsibility for maintaining accurate inventory.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assemble and calibrate production parts.


• Able to locate and interpret assembly drawings and ATP’s, specifications, and work instructions for requirements.


• Fills out necessary paperwork, including travelers, pull sheets and forms for shipments.


• Lifting of materials (30 lbs. minimum) and test manifolds.


• Mix ingredients, primers, adhesives, and sealants according to specifications.


• Trim, drill, ream, grind, sand, and finish parts using templates and hand tools as required.


• Assure compliance with customer specifications and requirements including shipping details.


• Meet customer and NMG goals of quality, OTIF and costs.


• Proficient with E10 transactions and job-related dashboards, including part and job tracker.   


• Ability to assemble multiple products in a cell or across multiple lines as evident by training matrix.


• Inspect all final products to ensure compliance with customer requirements including shipping details.


• Help team evaluate trends of labor standards, costs, and process improvements.

Additional Duties:

• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.


• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.


• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.


• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of manufacturing assembly experience required; 3+ years preferred in a regulated industry (aerospace).


• Ability to meet deadlines and plan accordingly.


• Strong technical and mechanical ability.


• Basic computer skills


• Good interpersonal skills.


• Team and individually goal-oriented.


• Experience with Continuous Improvement


• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.


• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.


• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.


• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.