ASSEMBLER-Production

Department:  Production, BWH

Reports To:  Plant Operations Manager, BWH

FLSA Status:  non-exempt, hourly

Working Hours:  6:30am - 3:30pm, M-Th

       6:00am-Noon-F

Summary:

An Assembler performs manual labor in a production and assembly line.  Operates and troubleshoots production line machinery, equipment and may perform minor repairs as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate production line machinery and / or computers
• Troubleshoot production line machinery
• Perform equipment change-overs
• Responsible for quality control
• Make adjustments, as necessary, to product within specifications.
• Reject product outside of specifications.
• Operate within Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Job Safety Standards.
• Operate forklift (must be certified) to maintain raw material supply for production line
• Communicate with operators from other shifts and departments.
• Clean and maintain work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide on-the-job training to new employees.
• Other duties as assigned
• Work in a safe and productive manner.

Qualifications:

            Education and / or Experience:

• Basic knowledge of operating equipment and machines.
• Basic reading, writing and verbal communication skills required, normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• REQUIRED – Fork Lift Certification (done onsite and requires a valid driver’s license)

Mathematical Skills:

• REQUIRED - Ability to accurately read product prints / spec sheets and measurements.

Working Conditions:

• Manual dexterity required for operating machines and equipment.
• Frequent walking, standing, crouching, kneeling.
• Frequent ability to lift 75 lbs or more of materials and product.
• Ability to operate lift truck requires a valid Driver’s License or valid Occupational License and Company Certification

            Work Environment:

• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment and personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, work boots.  Loose fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.
• Environment can be extremely dirty.
• May be exposed temperature extremes (hot and cold)
• Some exposure to increased level of noise.
• Ability to work independently or with a team

Key Position Competencies:

• Communicate directly & honestly, while demonstrating respect for others.
• Respond to information and situations in a self-controlled manner, always maintaining composure.
• Present information in a way that causes others to listen, consider alternate forms of accomplishing goals.
• Give attention to speaker, show interest and respond with information or questions as appropriate.
• Follow direction in practices and procedures; diplomatically challenge ideas
• Open-Door Policy work environment; be comfortable having fun when appropriate
• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public and to fellow associates.
• Desire to continue education, knowledge, and personal growth