Assembler/Finisher 1st shift

Job Title: Signs by Benchmark Assembler/Finisher

Reports To: Signs by Benchmark Supervisor:

Approved By: Signs Department Supervisor

Summary: Uses a variety of methods and equipment to prepare parts, then uses high quality faux painting techniques to hard coat, prime and paint parts. Cross-trains on and performs assembler/fabricator duties. Consistently acts as a representative of Signs by Benchmark/ Benchmark Foam by personifying the company’s On-Time Delivery Guarantee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews project plan to determine time frame and procedures/materials to accomplish projects. Prepares parts for finishing by sanding, cleaning, and filling. Carries out masking procedures. Applies color matching techniques. Carries out sanding, buffing and burnishing procedures. Practices and develops high quality faux painting techniques. Must have some artistic painting skills and attention to detail.

Prepares and maintains spray painting materials and equipment. Uses spray guns to coat parts with primer, paint, or other solutions. Uses plural component sprayer to hard coat parts.

Follows standardized procedures and instructions to complete work in a timely, cost-efficient manner.

Inspects parts for quality and design compliance. Repairs minor structural damage. Inspects paint and/or trim and/or accessories and ascertains recommended repair procedures. Prepares and uses equipment for paint rectification, touch up work and minor paint repairs. Actively participates in quality control by constantly inspecting parts under production to assure quality products.

Confers with project personnel and department lead and lead assistants to provide technical advice and to resolve problems. Analyzes existing processes, then makes recommendations for improvements as needed.

Cross-trains on, then performs assembler/fabricator duties such as: studies blueprints or drawings of parts to be constructed or repaired and marks outline or dimensions of parts on material according to specifications. Plans sequence of cutting and shaping operations. Selects and/or matches materials for color, grain, or texture. Sets up and operates woodworking machines such as power saws, etc. Cuts or shapes parts to comply with blueprint or drawing specifications. Trims component parts of joints to ensure snug fit. Uses tools such as files and sander to fine finish parts. Bores holes by hand or machine. Glues, fits, and clamps parts and subassemblies together to form a complete unit. Uses fasteners into joints at designated places to secure and reinforce. Sands and scrapes surface and joints of articles to prepare part for finishing. Inspects parts for quality and design compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Job Specific Competencies:

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight, measurement, volume, distance. Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations involving a variety of solutions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer hardware and software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current South Dakota Class 1 - Car/Light Truck Driver's License recommended. National Career Readiness Certificate preferred.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to use carpentry-type tools. Painting experience and use of painting equipment. Possess mechanical and artistic aptitude. Experience with faux finishes such as brick/stone preferred.

Other Qualifications: Eighteen (18) years of age or older. Ability to travel on a limited basis.

Essential Physical Functions: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, heat, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. If required or requested, hearing protection is supplied.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Watertown, SD 57201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,317 - $59,092