Assembler

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Assembler will be responsible for the daily work associated with the assembly of pumps by the Production Manager or team lead.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work on production line, pay attention to instructions from supervisor/line lead who directs the flow of work ensuring the pace meets expectations
• Monitor metrics as assigned (production measurements)
• Communicate any defects or other problems to supervisor/line lead using data, clearly describe the defect in detail so that improvement can be implemented
• Responsible for meeting customer expectation of performance, quality, on-time delivery, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring that all production material is available on the line
• Responsible for working 5S on the line always enforcing best practice
• Complies with required use of Personal Protective Equipment 
• Participates in operational excellence processes (continues improvement events, RIE’s)
• Perform assembly related to sub-assemblies and pumps
• Perform inspections to insure units are functioning properly
• Maintain accurate records

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Experience

• 1-year minimum manufacturing and material handling experience preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Competencies

• Perform positions on the production line within established standard time requirements (to be demonstrated at any time, without notice)
• Calculate any required metrics
• Understanding of electronic assembly
• High attention to detail
• Read and understand standard work instructions
• Maintain tools on production line
• Maintain and understand 6S on primary line, while respecting it for all other lines
• Train new employees
• Perform shop mathematics, read complex specs, and understand principles of pump operation
• Plan and perform multiple sequence of operations of the product line
• Perform multiple tasks at one time

SAFETY, PHYSICAL, & ENVIRONMENTAL

Office Environment (5%)

• Sitting
• Computer and keyboard use
• Standing

Production Floor (95%)

• Walking
• Standing
• Eye protection – safety glasses
• Foot protection – steel toe shoes
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds without assistance