Assembler

Purpose of position:  

Assembler - assembles parts to make a complete assembly. It could be an electrical control box or a complete boiler or a pre-assembly. Both mechanical and electrical hands on work will be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assemble boiler parts such as gas trains, water pipes, economizer piping, oil piping and wind boxes (average weight handled varies from 5-20 lbs.) using hand tools, air tools, and overhead crane;
• Assemble boiler parts onto boilers based on schematics of boilers. Use hand tools air ratchets, ladders (8’-10’ ladders), overhead cranes and jib cranes;
• Maintain knowledge, observe and practices appropriate procedures regarding safety, quality and environmental standards. Participate in team meetings and decision-making. Keep work area safe, tidy and clean. Clean work area after job is completed;
• Move completed parts to next operation using overhead cranes or puts in crates to be moved by store person;
• Wraps boilers in insulation;
• Assemble wooden crates and crate boilers for shipping using hand tools ladders and air tools;
• Wire electrical panels and make wiring harnesses;
• Connect wires from electrical panel to switch relays on boilers using wire harness;
• Perform other duties as necessary;

Position Requirements (knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform satisfactorily in the position): 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness: The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Near Vision:  The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Control Precision:  The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Manual Dexterity:  The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Communication:  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to stand 8 hours per day.
• Be able to read prints.
• Use basic hand tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Previous electrical experience a plus.

Physical Demands: 

• Position requires standing over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires sitting at a desk working on a computer under 1/3 of time.
• Position requires walking under 1/3 of time. 
• Position requires climbing, balancing, and reaching 1/3 to 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling under 1/3 of time. 
• Position requires lifting up to 50 lbs. 1/3 to 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires talking over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires pushing and pulling under 1/3 of time. 
• Position requires hearing over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires keyboarding under 1/3 of time. 
• Position requires close vision and color vision over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires distance vision 1/3 to 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires climbing stairs under 1/3 of time. 
• Position requires reading and interpreting instructions over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires repetitive motion over 2/3 of time. 
• Position requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Position requires proficiency in English and grammar usage skills.