Assembler | 1st Shift (Schedule: Four 10-Hour Shifts M-Th)

Job Title: Assembler

Department: Assembly - Manufacturing

Reports to: Area Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY Assembles machines, equipment, and their subassemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications. Proficiently builds phases of heavy equipment machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans assembly procedures, following specifications and assembly manuals. May also assemble subassemblies for attachment to the final product.
• Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts. May also inspect paint or finish to ensure quality.
• Aligns components, bolts and screws them together according to torque specifications.
• Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
• Applies decals, company logos, safety warning notices and other items to the finished product. Attaches doors, panels and other machine guarding, and details machine before shipping.
• Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, following all safety guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regular be exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.