Assembler

PURPOSE

Under direct supervision, performs one or more repetitive jobs on an assembly or sub-assembly line to produce building material components or millwork products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assembles building material components such as wall panels, roof and floor trusses and/or millwork products such as doors, windows, cabinets, counters, vanities, or closets.Processes include insertion or positioning of materials, clamping, splicing, fitting parts and use of both hand and power tools.

2. Plans and implements the assembly or sub-assembly process by reading and understanding set-up sheets, work orders, drawings or blueprints and gathers necessary materials and tools to complete order.

3. Ensures that sub-assembled and assembled items meet specific quality specifications; may propose process improvements in order to increase finished quality or efficiency of assembly processes.

4. Plans and paces own work efficiency in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team related production goals.

5. Responds attentively to training from foreman or more senior assemblers in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.

6. Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

7. Other duties may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

- Knowledge of and ability to use a variety hand and power tools to assemble either building materials components or millwork products
- Manual dexterity
- Knowledge of safety procedures while performing assembly tasks
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
- Ability to read and understand simple diagrams or blueprints

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).This is an entry level position where the incumbent will receive on-the-job training.