Summer Help - Assembler

Overview

Assemble electronic or mechanical products from blueprints using assembly fixtures and power bench tools.  Cut & crimp wires, form, connect and perform simple soldering in accordance with instructions. Fit and align assemblies, recognize defective parts, inspect and test final assemblies on a variety of assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Experience with Kanban Inventory process
• Count and record parts from inventory with accuracy using basic math skills 
• Communicate shortages, scrap and delays when applicable
• Read tape measure and interpret work instructions
• Operate small hand and power tools 
• Perform cuts, crimps, connections and solder as required
• Use computer software to locate and print assembly drawings
• Identify and obtain accurate assembly fixtures as called by Work Order
• Assemble products to Work Order specifications
• Perform assembly tasks to meet daily production standards of quality and quantity
• Package product for shipment
• This job may be required to perform electrical assembler/packager job duties

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• High school or general education (GED) preferred
• Computer experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) preferred

Skills and Abilities: 

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Complete standardized written documentation and correspondence. 
• Professionally communicate in one-on-one and small group situations. 
• Ability to perform basic electronic tasks using computer software and Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Environment is a modern production facility with heat and air conditioning
• The job requires the use of hand/powered tools and operation of a pallet jack
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally required to stand; bend, kneel, twist, reach overhead routinely to retrieve inventory or pack shipments
• Required to walk occasionally
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds routinely
• Ability to lift 31 pounds to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds with assistance occasionally
• Ability to use hands and fingers to manipulate hand and power tools, wires, fixtures, parts and sub-assemblies  
• Required to climb a ladder to retrieve or store parts occasionally
• Required to climb a ladder regularly when assigned to shipping duties
• Required to safely ride product up to 14 feet in the air while performing product testing