Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Assemblers perform tasks that are necessary to the production process. They aid in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products. This role carefully follows assembly instructions and correctly places and attaches parts to create sub-assemblies or finished products. The person filling this position will have familiarity with working in a production environment and will be required to follow detailed instructions. 

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. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: 

Receives direct supervision from the Team Lead, and indirect supervision from the Department Manager. Does not exercise supervision over any other position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow detailed instructions to prepare parts for assembly according to procedures and guidelines.
• Operate equipment necessary to produce materials and products.
• Perform quality checks on products and parts.
• Count finished products to determine if product orders are complete.
• Effectively communicate manufacturing, material, or equipment issues to supervising personnel.
• Work cooperatively with the assembly team to meet quotas and goals.
• Assist other technical department personnel as required.
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality.
• Perform routine area and equipment cleaning.
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:  

• Education: high school diploma or its equivalent.
• An individual with an assembly background is preferred. 
• Experience in a production and manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Able to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must be efficient and careful not to damage items.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to organize items.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Frequent use of the arms, hands, and fingers is required to perform functions such as reaching, grabbing, pinching, picking, holding, and turning. 
• Frequent use of hand and power tools weighing up to 15lbs.
• The employee is interchangeably required to sit, stand, and walk during their shift. 
• Employees may be required to bend, stoop or kneel to grab su