Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician

USNR is a global leader in the forest products equipment industry manufacturing systems to produce lumber, plywood, finger-jointed components, and engineered wood products. Pushing the limits of technology has made USNR the premier producer of forest products equipment in the world.

USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that help employees grow professionally. Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone with the means to achieve their full potential. It's the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork.

We are actively seeking an Assembly Technician to join our team of talented people to help continue our tradition of innovation and market leadership. This is a full-time, first-shift position working Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Overtime, evening, or weekend work may be required as business needs demand. Come and grow with us!

How You Will Make a Positive Impact:

• Perform related duties as assigned by supervision.
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements.
• Properly select and use rigging equipment to perform overhead lifts safely. Training and certification will be provided.
• Operate fabrication shop machinery and equipment, including overhead cranes, forklifts, grinders, impact wrenches, drill drivers, torque wrenches, and hammers.
• Use and read a tape measure.
• Read and interpret engineered drawings and bills of materials to determine an efficient method of assembly and ensure all required parts are accounted for.

The Value You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, three to six months of fabrication or assembly experience, trade school education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure.
• Ability to read and interpret job specifications, engineered drawings, and bills of materials.
• Commitment to following all shop safety policies and practices.
• Ability to safely use rigging equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, and fabrication shop tools after required training and certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds, up to a maximum of 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in a high-noise environment and use required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection.
• Ability to wear a respirator, subject to medical clearance through the applicable OSHA medical evaluation process.

USNR is pleased to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
• Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
• 401k employer match contribution at 50% of your contribution percentage, up to a total of 3%
• Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
• 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
• Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and activities. It is intended to provide a summary of the position's general scope and function within the company. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

USNR and its affiliates offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth. We take pride in and value diversity in our workforce, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

USNR will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, currently or in the future.

Current employees of USNR and affiliates, and rehires within less than one year, are not eligible for the retention bonus.

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