JOB SUMMARY:

Assembly operators follow operative guidelines to build a product for a company based on blueprints and instructions. Their duties include checking that items are fully assembled, ensuring that safety protocols are followed, and troubleshooting any issues found during production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities should be listed in the order of importance/majority of time spent.

• Building products on the assembly line according to drawings, instructions, or schematics.
• Following established safety and efficiency procedures to ensure that operations run smoothly.
• Inspecting assembled products for any faults or defects.
• Loading product pieces slated for assembly onto the line and packing assembled products into boxes for storage.
• Stopping and/or halting production if machinery fails or a major defect is detected.
• Reporting incidents, faulty operations, or product imperfections on the assembly line to management.
• Working on the production line and meeting production targets.
• Maintaining a clean workstation and production floor.
• Assembling products and parts.
• Following production guidelines and specifications.
• Finalizing and packaging products for shipment.
• Operating and maintaining machinery and production line equipment.
• Taking part in product development meetings.
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications.
• Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present.
• Marking cutting lines on material. Working cutting machine.
• Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and screwed in.
• Build wooden crates if needed.
• Reporting and detailing product malfunctions.
• Adhering to assembly safety standards.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to

successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Knowledgeable in manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Able to use and understand measurements and using tape measurement tools is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• None

KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Spreadsheets, Word Document, etc.) preferred.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and

maintenance.

• English Language-Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the

meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.

SKILL IN:

• Exercising confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Sense of Urgency - Motivated self-starter.
• Mathematics - Using math to solve problems.
• Critical thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of

alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand

the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate

times.

• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Well-developed ability to multi-task and prioritize with strong attention to details.

ABILITIES IN:

• Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern

according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures,

mathematical operations).

• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce

answers that make sense.

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will

understand.

• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will

understand.

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does

not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

ADA REQUIREMENTS (For U.S. positions only):

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,

crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling,

talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors,

dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace

restrictions, intense noises, and travel.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

No travel is required.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.