Department: Production
Hours: 5:00am – 3:30pm, Monday through Thursday (overtime hours as needed)
Summary:
An Assembler is responsible for accurately interpreting blueprints, assembling product components with hand tools and other equipment, and ensuring all finished goods meet quality standards. An Assembler may change lines based on company need and, therefore, is expected to meet the requirements of all areas: Air Compressor, Cold Water – Electric, Cold Water – Gas, Generators, Hot Water, & STIHL.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret assembly blueprints to determine required assembly, exterior finish on product, and any special options that the customer may have selected
- Check operating controls and safety stops on conveyor
- Check power and hand tools for correct operation
- Assemble components per customer order by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts, and sub-assemblies
- Ensure that all parts, sub-assemblies, and finished goods meet quality standards
- Communicate clearly with line leads/foreman when assistance or guidance is needed
- Clear unused items at the end of a run and prepares workstation for next run
- Maintain clean and safe working environment
- Assist other lines when help is needed, or primary line is shut down
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Willingness to learn new tasks and skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Great work ethic and attendance
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- High school diploma or GED required
Job Exposures:
Condition
Yes
No
Condition
Yes
No
Standing on Concrete
X
Vibration
X
Extreme Heat
X
Excessive Noise
X
Extreme Cold
X
Working Outside
X
Uneven Ground
X
Working at Heights
X
Dust/Fumes
X
Working with Machinery
X
Wet Surfaces (test room)
X
Cramped Areas
X
Required PPE:
- Safety glasses
- Steel toed boots
- Ear plugs (test room only)
- Pants long enough to cover ankles
Body Positions & Work Activities:
- N=Never: not a part of the job
- O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.
Position
N
O
F
C
Position
N
O
F
C
Sitting
X
Balancing
X
Standing Still
X
Gripping
X
Standing/Walking
X
Pinching
X
Bend
X
Climb Stairs*
X
Stoop (partial bend)
X
Climb Ladders
X
Squat
X
Drive
X
Twist/Turn
X
Reach Above Shoulder
X
Kneel
X
Computer Work
X
Crawl
X
Foot Controls
X
*: 2 steps, with rise of up to 10" are available for improved reach and line clearance at certain points on multiple lines.
Material Handling:
- N=Never: not a part of the job
- O=Occasionally: up to 2.5 hours OR 1-100 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- F=Frequently: 2.5-5.25 hours OR 101-500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- C=Constantly: more than 5.25 hours OR more than 500 repetitions per 8 hour shift
- The above definitions need to be adjusted accordingly to describe shifts of other lengths.
Activity
N
O
F
C
Notes
Lift: Floor level
X
Lifting of various parts and tools for assembly. Line height, parts, and tools positioned between 5 inches (on pallet on floor) and 69 inches of height. Requires lifting of oversized cardboard boxes over assembled items. Note: many boxes of parts and materials have handles approximately 10 inches from the bottom of the box. Lifting includes 32 lb frame to 36 inches, 40 lb base plate to 36 inches, 48 lb motor to 37 inches, and 50 lb from 5 inches to 36 inches with 180 degree turn. Heaviest known part is over 50 lbs, but company guideline (see below) should be followed for anything over 50 lbs.
Lift: Waist Level
X
Lift: Chest/Shoulder Level
X
Lift: Above Shoulder
X
Carry: Two Hands
X
Carry: One Hand
X
Reaching
X
Reaching to work on tables and lines. Reaching for boxing and machine controls. Reaching is often a combination of vertical and horizontal movements, both unilaterally and bilaterally. Reaches include vertical heights up to 69 inches unilaterally, 60 inches bilaterally and unilateral horizontal reaches of 40, 35, and 22 inches at heights of 19, 37, and 45 inches respectively.
Walking
X
Within area to retrieve and place parts.
Push/Pull
X
Utilizing hand tools such as crimper, stapler, wrenches, screw drivers, tape rollers, pneumatic and air tools. Fitting parts together. Moving parts along the line often requires 21# of force or less when on rollers.
Fine Motor Work
X
Unilateral and bilateral manipulation of hand tools, pneumatic stapler, taping, crimper, screws, bolts, nuts, and other parts for assembly. May require wiring work. Fine motor work is performed at heights from floor to 69 inches.
Company Guideline: 50-pound limit for individual lifting. For items weighing over 50 pounds, it is expected that employees will use a multi-person lift or equipment designed for lifting.