Mechanical Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

The Assembler is responsible for building, testing, inspecting, and occasionally painting mechanical components and assemblies according to engineering drawings and quality standards.

• Accurately and efficiently assembles/tests products to achieve customer quality and on time delivery schedules.
• May perform lock wiring, first stage subassembly, and final detailing functions on routine assignments requiring limited judgment. Actively contributes to lean initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs. Receives direct
• supervisory guidance.

Functions:

• Performs basic assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, mechanical/electronic tools, test equipment, assembly fixtures, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Records test results on data forms using basic electrical equipment and flow meters.
• Interprets blueprints, engineering orders, assembly routes, test specifications, service bulletins, customer requirements, and quality directives.
• Produces and inspects assemblies that conform to product specifications. Assembles/tests to customer and/or industry standards.
• Performs touchup or full surface painting of parts with finishing materials such as paint, lacquer, glaze, etc. Mixes paint and cleans parts.
• Actively participates in lean initiatives by identifying and providing suggestions on areas for improvement.
• Observes all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area.
• Ensures all equipment is calibrated in accordance with calibration schedule.
• May perform other related responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

• 1-5 year general mechanical/assembly work experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 12 months in their most recent role
• Background in automitive, aerospace or electromechanical is highly preferred
• Demonstrate product and process knowledge by applying it to newly learned techniques.
• Able to select appropriate procedures, techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, route sheets, and test specifications. Perform basic mathematical calculations, as well as demonstrate effective verbal, written, and basic computer skills.
• Possess strong mechanical reasoning.
• Able to implement and effectively apply lean initiatives.
• Possess effective interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to use employee self service to access online information and use specialized automated systems (i.e. PMR, TORS, email).