Assembler II (DS 300)

At A-dec, we do more than create the highest quality products and services for the dental industry; we strive to deliver a superior employment experience for each of our team members. With an environment that encourages and assists each person in developing to their highest potential, a career at A-dec is incredibly rewarding.

Overview

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine assembly tasks, working independently with the aid of standard work assembly drawings (SWADs), such as:
  • Assembles electrical and mechanical components and any additional routine sub-assemblies.
  • Packages products while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
  • Water Spider (inventory movement support): facilitates workflow, including stocking bins, pallets, cardboard, and general material handling.
  • Builds final product. Works with area manufacturing engineers (ME’s)
• Frequently operates tools/equipment such as hand tools, pneumatics tools, testing equipment, fixtures, and high voltage dielectric testing while using required personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safety guidelines.
• Routinely follows work and test instructions to perform tasks. May be required to interpret the results of certain tests and at times may troubleshoot and repair assemblies as necessary.
• Achieves and maintains established safety, quality, and productivity standards. Must not pose a risk to self or others.
• Assembler II is in the process of learning to build an entire product or line and may train less experienced Assemblers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English with a demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Able to perform basic math calculations.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems when necessary.
• Must be able to operate the required hand tools and fixtures.
• Able to interpret standard work assembly drawings (SWAD), production order paperwork, test instructions, and quality checklists.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires 1-2 years of manufacturing experience.

Activity Scale:  Never            Seldom         Occasionally            Frequently         Continuous

                           0 %               1-5%               6 – 33%                34 – 66%            67 – 100%

Endurance:

Sitting              ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Standing          ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Walking           ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Change Positions ☐ Never   ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Lifting: (Raising and lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling)

1 – 10lbs          ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

11 – 20 lbs      ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

21-50 lbs         ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

51 – 75 lbs      ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

> 75 lbs           ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Carrying:

1 – 10lbs          ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

11 – 20 lbs      ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

21-50 lbs         ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

51 – 75 lbs      ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

> 75 lbs           ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Pushing/Pulling:

1 – 10lbs          ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

11 – 20 lbs      ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

21-50 lbs         ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

51 – 75 lbs      ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

> 75 lbs           ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Other Activity:

Bend/Stoop     ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Twist                ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Crouch/Squat  ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Kneel               ☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Crawl               ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Walk (uneven) ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Walk (level)     ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Climb Steps    ☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Climb Ladder  ☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Work at Heights ☒ Never      ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Reach at Shoulder ☐ Never  ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Reach Above  ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Reach Below   ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Grasping         ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Squeezing       ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Foot Controls ☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

General Tasks:

Communicating with others to exchange information
☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Provide and receive written communication (physical and digital forms, filing, etc.)

☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Tasks require repetitive motion

☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Operating machinery and/or power tools
☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment (P.I.T. Devices)

☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Operating computers, copiers, and other computerized devices

☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☒ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor environment
☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☒ Continuous

Outdoor environment (precipitation, wind, etc.)
☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Temperature extremes

☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Noisy environments/ Hearing Protection required

☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Respiratory protection required

☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Eye protection required

☐ Never         ☒ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Hand protection required

☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Foot protection required

☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Head protection required

☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Small and/or enclosed spaces

☒ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☐ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Working with vibration

☐ Never         ☐ Seldom       ☒ Occasionally       ☐ Frequently     ☐ Continuous

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 35 pounds with or without assistance on a routine basis. Must have manual hand dexterity to grasp, operate tools and equipment repetitively. Able to walk, stand, sit, bend, reach, and occasionally kneel, climb steps, and twist throughout an entire shift. Some areas may be exposed to chemicals, noise, vibration and /or dust, and require the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); such as, but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, etc.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not to be construed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A-dec reserves the right to assign job duties and days and hours of work based on factors such as workload requirements, staffing levels, and customer demands.

At A-dec, we value our people and show it by prioritizing an inclusive culture, total well-being, and opportunities for learning and career advancement. 

A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.
 
A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor” 

A-dec is interested in qualified candidates authorized to work in the United States for US-based positions. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.