Assember (AE) 1st Shift

About the Role

Qualified individual will work as a team for assembling an entire product or component of a product to specifications on a production line.

Key Responsibilities

• Be personally responsible and committed to the quality of one's own work.
• Work above production standards.
• Bolt, clip, rivet, screw, or otherwise fasten component parts of assembly together, using hand tools, power tools, or bench machines.
• Position, fit, or align parts on workbench, floor, fixture, or machine, following blueprints, diagrams, guides, holes, reference marks, or work orders.
• Drill, tap, or ream holes to prepare parts for assembly, using arbor or drill press or other bench-mounted drills.
• File, grind, plane, sand, or buff parts to remove burrs, alter shape, improve fit, or smooth finish, using hand tools or power tools.
• Apply adhesive, bonding agent, or sealant, to surface of material by brushing, spraying, dipping, or rolling.
• Touch-up paint as necessary.
• Hold parts during assembly, using hands, clamps, pneumatic screw presses, or other work aids.
• Cut materials, such as fabric, metal, paper, or wood into specified dimensions or shapes, using cutting machine, scissors, or knife.
• Read process sheets, blueprints, or other specifications to determine assembly sequence, machine and tooling requirements, measurements, and tolerances.
• Clean dust, dirt, oil, and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces, using cleaning solution, rag, or air hose (30 psi OSHA limitation).
• Record production data on paper or in computer as deemed necessary.
• Lift, load, sort, and move materials, supplies, and finished products between storage and work areas, using push-cart, hoist, or dolly.
• Package product in containers for shipment or tie into bundles.
• Stamp, label, or otherwise mark product or packages with identifying data.
• Position and secure work pieces, using hands, hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
• Inspect cabs/components for quality prior to operation.
• Operate crane/hoists to move large work pieces.
• Ensure accuracy in maintaining production records such as quantities and types produced (e.g., travelers, timecards).
• Check parts to Quality Control Documents.
• Participate in all required training programs to maintain skill levels for continuous improvement.
• Successfully complete training program.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices in the work area and comply with all safety rules and procedures.
• Wear and maintain the required protective clothing and equipment including: safety glasses, steel toe safety shoes, and hearing protection. Additional protection may be needed (e.g., gloves).

Skills

• Ability to read process sheets, blueprints, or other specifications to determine assembly sequence, machine and tooling requirements, measurements and tolerances.
• Equipment Selection: Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the required job.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of occasional horizontal lift up to 75 pounds.
• Capable of frequent horizontal lift up to 25 pounds.
• Capable of occasional floor to waist lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of occasional waist to crown lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for the duration of the shift. Work schedule may be over 8 hours a day.
• Capable of pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds.
• May be required to kneel, bend, crouch, forward bend, stand to complete job assignment.
• May be required to work overhead.
• Able to work during hot or cold temperatures. Summer time temperatures can reach or exceed 100 degrees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)