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The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for assembling parts or components into finished products, often using hand tools, power tools, or automated machinery. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and ensuring that all assembly processes meet quality and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble various parts and components into finished products based on blueprints, technical drawings, or instructions.
• Inspect and test parts and assemblies to ensure they meet specified quality standards and function properly.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and automated machinery to complete the assembly process efficiently and safely.
• Ensure that all materials, components, and tools required for assembly are available and organized.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and machinery used in the assembly process to ensure proper function.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of production, assembly processes, and inventory levels.
• Troubleshoot any issues related to assembly, machinery, or parts and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Work closely with other team members and supervisors to ensure timely completion of assembly tasks.
• Participate in ongoing training and contribute to process improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified, expanded, or adjusted to reflect business needs or management requests.

Competencies

• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Manual Dexterity
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and/or Training:

• Minimum 6-month experience and/or training in mechanical assembly.
• Adequate mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and components.

Preferred Qualifications
Education: N/A
Experience and/or Training:

• Experience with heavy duty mount claps, tork, and rubber grommet a plus
• Experience in using crane to move large heavy parts a plus
• Experience using ergonomic equipment properly such as hoists a plus
• Experience using a hydraulic unit a plus

Physical and Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and move between work areas.
• Regularly required to talk and listen, as well as climb, balance, and reach above shoulder level.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to lift and or carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Travel: Not Applicable

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where loud noise exposure is regular and frequent. Additionally, there is a regular exposure on the production floor to dust, metal debris, changes in ambient temperature, and requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.