Assembler, Full-Time

Title:                    Assembler, Full-Time

Reports to:         Assembly Leader

Location:            DMG MORI Manufacturing, Davis, CA

Hours:                 Monday through Friday, 7 AM - 3:40 PM

Classification:    Non-Exempt

Travel:                 0%

This position has access to equipment and/or technology that is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Hiring by DMG MORI must be made in compliance with applicable regulations.

Assemblers are tasked to precisely assemble mechanical units and fabricated parts at floor stations or benches, create relatively large or heavy subassemblies, and complete units using hand tools, light power tools, and other equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and are not limited to:

• Fitting, aligning, calibrating and adjusting parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product operating requirements


• Assemble parts and components to produce finished assemblies


• Repairing units, structures and products that fail to meet requirements


• Check and adjust accuracy using dial gauges, test bars and other equipment


• Use grinding machines as necessary during assembly 


• Ensure the quality and delivery of assembly processes


• Follow assembly manuals and check sheets to ensure proper steps are taken during assembly


• Work as a team member, reporting to a Leader on assembly status


• Communicate clearly and effectively 


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Can adjust to changes that occur during production


• Clean/wipe down machines after certain steps in production 


• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry heavy objects, and work in various environmental conditions 


• Ability to work OT as required to meet production goals


• Extensive experience with hand and power tools


• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• 1-5 years of relevant work experience


• Ability to assemble sheet metal covers, plumbing, motion components, cast structures


• Ability to lift up to 51 pounds


• Ability to safely operate an overhead crane


• Fundamental computer operation skills


• Preferred requirement – certified operate a forklift 

Work Environment:

Climate-controlled manufacturing environment (assembly, machining, quality control facility) at DMG MORI Manufacturing. Exposure to possible hazards may include noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.

Physical Demands:

Frequent: standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and pulling, repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements

Periodic: operating power equipment, and utilizing a computer