Assembler

Summary:


Assembles subassemblies, products, or systems following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications by performing the tasks listed below. Performs balancing operations and more complex or seldom run operations. Ability to complete more intricate visual inspection and hand deburring processing.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Performs all of the duties of an Assembler:


Attention to detail required when reading op sheets, follow production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed, and recording data.


Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.


Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place.


Installs moving parts such as shafts, levers or bearings and works them to test free movement.


Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies.


Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies


Performs visual and mechanical inspection as required to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards. Mechanical inspection may require the use of GO / NO GO gages, Calipers, micrometers, height gages and other measuring tools. First, In Process, and Last Piece Inspection documentation and serialization documentation may be required. Special attention to detail required during visual inspection for part / assembly imperfections, scratches, dents, and discoloration.


Use drill press or hand tools to deburr, drill, tap, ream, or burnish features


Operate Laser Engraver with special attention to product description and serialization requirements.


Support job pulls / kits as backup to primary job / kit picker


Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product. This may include sound testing, digital multimeter readings, and centrifuge verification testing


Works in a cell as member of an assembly group assembling specific parts and passing unit to another worker within specified time periods.


Works at different workstations as production needs require and shifts from one station to another to complete required assemblies.


Transports material and operates hoist to move material.


Packs parts and assemblies to next operation or shipping per procedures.


Involved in Continuous Improvement / 5S projects


Train coworkers on job specific tasks


Completes basic reworks per instruction.


Hand deburr parts as required.


Enters all time, part count, and quality documentation into required computer systems as required.


In ADDITION to Assembler duties, is responsible for the following:


Sets up Laser Engraver operations


Sets up and operates balancing and other types of equipment.


Use drill press or hand tools to deburr, drill, tap, ream, or burnish features on more difficult / tighter tolerance parts


Ability to perform part straightening operations using chucks, presses and indicators


Ability to perform balancing process which includes: Set-up and run milling machine with various holding fixtures and cutting tools to remove metal, Ability to use various tools to drill, sand, polish, and deburr parts, Ability to operate and understand balancing machine output to accurately remove metal in required areas


Ability to complete more intricate visual inspection ( vision system / microscope ) and deburring processing utilizing a variety of manual and powered hand tools.


Completes more complex reworks per instruction.


Completes production on seldom run / low volume product.


Works with Manufacturing Engineer on new process development operations to create instructions and time standards


Competency:


To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications:


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education/Experience:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with 3 - 5 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience. VoTech Trade School is a plus. Certificate from Community College Advanced Manufacturing program preferred. Ability to use basic precision measuring equipment, such as micrometer, vernier, multimeter. Minimum of 1 year of experience operating drill press and milling machines.


Language Ability:


Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to present numerical data effectively and write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.


Math Ability:


Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


Reasoning Ability:


Ability to solve practical problems in standard situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


Computer Skills:


Possess Basic Computer skills.


Work Environment:


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


Physical Demands:


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Depth perception.


Additional Notes :
ARCH Global Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Holdings are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.