Summary: An Assembler performs manual labor in a production and assembly line. Operates and troubleshoots production line machinery, equipment and may perform minor repairs as necessary.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Operate production line machinery and / or computers
Troubleshoot production line machinery
Perform equipment change-overs
Responsible for quality control
Make adjustments, as necessary, to product within specifications.
Reject product outside of specifications.
Operate within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Job Safety Standards.
Operate forklift (must be certified) to maintain raw material supply for production line
Communicate with operators from other shifts and departments.
Clean and maintain work area.
Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
Other duties as assigned
Work in a safe and productive manner.
Qualifications: Education and / or Experience:
Basic knowledge of operating equipment and machines.
Basic reading, writing and verbal communication skills required, normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
REQUIRED – Fork Lift Certification (done onsite and requires a valid driver’s license)
Mathematical Skills:
REQUIRED - Ability to accurately read product prints / spec sheets and measurements.
Working Conditions:
Manual dexterity required for operating machines and equipment.
Frequent walking, standing, crouching, kneeling.
Frequent ability to lift 75 lbs or more of materials and product.
Ability to operate lift truck requires a valid Driver’s License or valid Occupational License and Company Certification
Work Environment:
Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots. Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.
Environment can be extremely dirty.
May be exposed temperature extremes (hot and cold)
Some exposure to increased level of noise.
Ability to work independently or with a team
Key Position Competencies:
Communicate directly & honestly, while demonstrating respect for others.
Respond to information and situations in a self-controlled manner, always maintaining composure.
Present information in a way that causes others to listen, consider alternate forms of accomplishing goals.
Give attention to speaker, show interest and respond with information or questions as appropriate.
Follow direction in practices and procedures; diplomatically challenge ideas
Open-Door Policy work environment; be comfortable having fun when appropriate
Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public and to fellow associates.
Desire to continue education, knowledge, and personal growth
Key cultural Competencies:
Adaptability – Flexible and receptive to change. Ability to change to fit circumstances.
Approachability – Put others at ease by listening allowing adequate time for interactions and giving undivided attention. Shows respect to the message being delivered.
Collaboration – seeks and enlists active participation of others to reach goals
Ethics & Integrity – posses a strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical and organizational principles. Confronts unethical situations
Personal Accountability - Accepts responsibility for own actions, including failure. Embraces experiences as learning opportunities and not chances to blame.
Trust and Respect – Offers respect to all employees in the work environment adhering to high persona; standards of acceptance, reliability, openness and consistency of action with words.