Production Assembler
: Job Details :

In a fast passed, team environment, works under direct supervision, performs basic and routine electrical/mechanical assembly and sub-assembly operations. Uses print specifications, wiring lists, written quality standards and verbal instructions to assemble, modify, rework or reassemble wiring units. Work is repetitious in nature and requires a significant amount of eye hand coordination and dexterity. Works with small hand tools and completes simple machining operations. Required to use measuring devices and apply basic math skills.

1.) POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by reviewing assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Prepares sub-components for assembly by sorting, stripping, terminating or otherwise making them ready for further processing.
• Operates various hand tools and simple machining operations.
• Performs various tests for compliance to quality specifications.
• Rotates among different workstations as production needs require.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using blueprints and/or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Is required to meet daily Quantity and Quality standards.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

SKILL SETS:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)required; and one to three months' of assembly/production experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written quality standards. Must be able to learn to read and understand basic blueprint layouts. Ability to effectively communicate information in a one-on-one as well as a small group setting.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure (US and Metric), using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Must be able to accurately use various multiple simple measuring devices such as calipers rulers, and tape measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to stand or sit for duration of scheduled shift. Occasionally required to walk, kneel, crouch and/or stoop.

• Must have excellent dexterity skills to manipulate small objects at a fast pace using excellent eye hand coordination skills.

• Use hands/fingers, to handle or position objects, activate tools or controls.

• Required to reach up with hands and arms up to 30 inches for proper placement of components and inspection of completed work; components could weigh up to 10 pounds.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30lbs from floor to table height.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clear vision at 20 inches or less and distant vision at 20 feet or more.

• Ability to clearly and accurately identify and distinguish similar colors.

• Depth perception should be three dimensional, with the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships. Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Clean, well-lit, well-ventilated, temperature controlled work environment.

• Some exposure to hot surfaces in tinning and shrink tubing operations.

• May be exposed to minimal amount of fumes in (non-lead based) soldering operation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Projects a positive image through actions and attitudes for all company personnel

• Exhibits strong work ethic and positive attendance record

• Treats all employees, vendors, and customers respectfully and professionally.