Manufacturing Assembler

Description

Summary

The Manufacturing Assembler is responsible for using various hand and power tools to assemble parts according to work instructions to meet customer specifications and quality standards in a safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work instructions, blueprints, customer drawings and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, hand tools and materials needed to complete tasks
2. Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures to manufacture sub-assemblies per customer and quality requirements
3. Calculate dimensions and tolerances using mathematics and measuring instruments including but not limited to calipers, micrometers, height gauges, measuring tapes, etc.
4. Verify dimensions, alignments and clearances of finished parts for conformance to specifications using measuring instruments 
5. Report problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to Supervisor or applicable personnel (i.e. Management, Quality Control Inspectors, Engineering staff, etc.) to obtain clarification, minimizing scrap and error rate
6. Keep equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs when necessary (i.e. oiling pneumatic air tools, etc.)
7. Comply with policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory guidelines per company quality system notifying applicable personnel of quality issues
8. Complete all administrative functions related to business or quality systems (i.e. Production Logs, etc.)
9. Maintain continuity among work shifts and/or departments by documenting and communicating actions taken, irregularities that occurred and continuing needs 
10. Ensure work assignments are carried out to the highest quality ensuring customer specifications are met
11. Provide hands-on job function training to co-workers as needed
12. Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
13. Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, reporting shortages to applicable personnel
14. Carry out all orders of Management efficiently while harmoniously working as part of a team to meet company goals
15. Follow all company policies and procedures, maintaining a professional relationship with colleagues, customers, vendors and associates
16. Maintain a clean and organized work area in order to facilitate manufacturing functions
17. Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information 
18. Maintain and update filing and database systems either manually or using a computer
19. Manage time to determine priorities in order to effectively accomplish a broad range of activities
20. Continuously evaluate and identify opportunities to drive process improvements that positively impact the customer’s experience
21. Communicate in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner with all employees, customers, management, and others with whom we may work.
22. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, high employee engagement, and the constructive exchange of ideas designed to meet or exceed the organization’s strategic goals.
23. Other duties will be assigned during the course of employment.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Previous manufacturing assembly experience 
2. Previous experience using hand tools (i.e., hand tools, die cutter press, etc.) 
3. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate effectively in the English language
4. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to professionally and efficiently complete manufacturing tasks
5. Ability to work collectively with team members
6. Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction
7. Professional appearance

Physical Work/Environment Requirements

1. Position in a warehouse environment and requires the use of various types of equipment (hand tools, power tools, etc.)
2. Requires light to heavy lifting
3. Requires continuous sitting, standing and walking

Physical Demand

• Sitting: Constant 67-100% - Sit on adjustable computer chair at desk (may stand)
• Standing: Constant 67-100% - Intermittently stand on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Walking: Constant 67-100% - Walk among workstations on tile, carpet or cement floor
• Heights/Ladders/Stairs: Seldom 0-10% - Use ladder to retrieve product from shelves
• Twisting at waist: Occasional 11-33% - Twist to lift product/documents
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional 11-33% - Alternate bend/stoop 
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasional 11-33% - Alternate squat/kneel 
• Crawling: Never 
• Reaching Out: Occasional 11-33% - Pick product from shelves and retrieve documents
• Talking/Hearing/Seeing: Constant 67-100% - Talk/hear/see people/English documents/instructions
• Working Above Shoulders: Occasional 11-33%
• Handling/Grasping: Constant 67-100% - Hold/grasp controls, hand tools, documents/products
• Fine Finger Manipulation: Constant 67-100% - Keyboard typing, writing, filing, controls on equipment 
• Foot Controls: Never
• Driving: Never
• Repetitive Motion: Constant 67-100% - Computer mouse use, keyboard typing
• Vibratory Tasks: Never
• Lifting 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Lift work documents and/or product
• Carrying 15 lbs.: Constant 67-100% - Carry work documents and/or product
• Pushing/Pulling 15 lbs.: Occasional 11-33% - Push/pull product to load/unload, open/close file cabinet
• Comments: Alternate body movements may be used per employee discretion 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions, ask Manager.