Assembler

Description

Title : Assembly

Assembly

Department : Reports To :

Reports To :

Production Supervisor

Overview

The primary role of the assembler is to facilitate the assembly and fabrication of final products. This role will also perform duties as required by a Team Lead / Supervisor / Senior Production Manager, in multiple departments as needed.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of piece parts as per schematic under supervision of a supervisor or Plant Foreman.
• Proficient with small hand and power tools such as wrenches, drills, and grinders.
• Familiarize self with and / or request training concerning new small / hand-held equipment.
• Assistance and compliance with company inventory requirements.
• Unloading products received and loading finished products for delivery.
• Maintain small / hand-held equipment in good working order and notify General Foreman or Supervisor of malfunctions.
• Assist trades people, Team Lead / Supervisor / Senior Production Manager with responsibilities pertinent to progress of project in a safe manner and in accordance with 5-S program.
• Liaise with a Team Lead / Supervisor / Senior Production Manager to find and confirm new duties.
• Familiarize self with new project and duties.
• Organize and clean department, particularly at the end of each workday.
• Notify the Team Lead / Supervisor / Senior Production Manager of any unsafe conditions, practices, or procedures observed.
• May be required to move materials with forklift or overhead crane if trained and authorized.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and / or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and perform simple mathematical fractional equations.
• Ability to read blueprints is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Commercial / Industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.
• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Long periods of standing.
• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Team Lead / Supervisor / Senior Production Manager.
30+ days ago