Assembler

Position Overview: Assembles and installs pipe systems, pipe supports for industrial production and processing systems while referring to blueprints and other documentation. Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support a philosophy of zero accidents by following all applicable safety procedures and maintaining equipment to operate in the safest way possible
• Measures and marks pipe for cutting and threading according to specifications
• Cuts pipe, using saws, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, cutting torch, and pipe cutting machine
• Threads pipe, using pipe threading machine
• Assembles and installs a variety of metal and non-metal pipes, tubes, and fittings, including iron,
• steel, copper, and plastic
• Connects pipes, using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools
• Secures piping to structures with brackets, clamps, and hangers, using hand and power tools
• Install insulation in various product types, utilizing a respiratory protection as required.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering on improvement projects
• Support the efforts of Lean and Continuous Improvement teams
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules.
• Create and maintain a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work hours necessary to meet plant requirement

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, equivalent, or two (2) years work experience. 
• Requires a minimum of one year of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of hand and power tools and proper use
• Ability to read and use tape measure accuracy
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of facility location will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Blue print reading and knowledge

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands 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.
• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps and use ladder.
• Ability to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Ability to work in different environment working conditions (heat, cold, rain and humidity)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds following safety procedures.
• Vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Good written/oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of machines, tools, their uses benefits, and maintenance
• Ability to read level and tape measure with accuracy
• Ability to understand production (SOP/Work Instructions), procedures and safety
• Knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw materials, waste, quality control, assets, and techniques used for maximizing the manufacturing of products