Description

The Assembler at Mate Precision Technologies performs repetitive bench and line assembly operations for short- and long-run products and qualifies parts to conform to specifications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Place parts in a specified relationship with each other.
• Bolt, clip, screw, rivet, cement, glue, press, solder, braze, or otherwise fastens parts together.
• Tend basic machines such as saw, manual grinder or mill, welder, hydraulic and arbor presses, riveting machine, etc. to perform fitting or fastening operations.
• Use inspection equipment, deburring tools, and hand and power tools to fit, fasten, polish, and measure parts and/or assemblies.
• Inspect parts for functionality and conformance to specifications.
• Clean and treat parts or assemblies with rust preventative.
• Aid in maintaining an accurate inventory through correct and precise recording of component usage.
• Set air pressures and rate of sand introduction to the proper specifications for various metals and parts as specified in process documentation or per foreman instructions.
• Determine when the blast operation is complete and when the parts are appropriately cleaned.
• Determine when the black oxide operation is complete; inspect parts for conformance to specifications; and set times in tanks to ensure consistent parts' appearance.
• Perform various other duties as assigned by the foreman/manager.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Collaborates with others, is open-minded, responsive, and supports others' efforts to succeed.
• Demonstrates integrity by being reliable, dependable, good judgment, honest, and taking responsibility for their actions.
• Respectful of others, encouraging others to share their ideas, actively listening to others, and having common courtesy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. 
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal English is required.
• Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Competent in operating and performing simple manual equipment and basic inspection devices.
• Experience working in ERP systems (Such as Oracle or Factivity) is preferred.
• The ability to understand and operate a computer is required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The use of hands to finger, handle, or feel parts that vary in size from very large to extremely small.
• The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is required.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus is required. 
• Hand-eye coordination is used in daily tasks and responsibilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to vibration and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.