Assembler I presso Oxbo, Forage Division

Description

Summary:

The Assembler I safely assembles parts and large equipment for a variety of organizational manufacturing needs. The assembler will perform manual labor in the production line in order to complete various scheduled equipment types including but not limited to; feeder wagons, forage boxes, grinder mixers, hay mergers, hay rakes, line wrap, and manure spreaders. The position completes various assembly tasks, communicates with co-workers and lead regarding production runs, follows quality protocols and maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

• An assembler will have a basic understanding of blue prints, and work instructions.
• Be able to operate basic tools and power tools
• Build good quality parts with supervision
• Have an understanding on how to clock in and out of Epicor, and take quantities for finished parts. 
• Able to follow safety, and quality guidelines in place for assembly lines. 
• Able to identify when a corrective action, or non-conformance needs to be communicated to the line lead.
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition and follows prescribed safety procedures
• Adheres to company quality protocols and processes
• Perform job duties in an ethical, professional manner which is consistent with the H&S handbook
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management
• Perform duties with safety first quality mind set

Skills and Abilities:

• Operate power tools
• Able to build good quality parts with moderate supervision
• Able to build product with a 75% or higher standard costing rate
• Communicate issues to line lead
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to learn different stages for different products until you get to level 2 assembly. 
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least one year of related experience preferred, but will train the right candidate 
• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, lean manufacturing environment while maintaining a safe working atmosphere 
• Ability to pass H&S forklift training class and obtain license

Direct Reports: None

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use these codes to complete this section: "F" for frequently; "O" for occasionally; "N" for not at all.

Physical Activity

On the job the employee must:

(F) Bend 

(O) Sit

(F) Squat 

(F) Stand

(O) Crawl 

(F) Walk

(O) Climb 

(F) Push/Pull

(F) Kneel 

(F) Handle objects (manual dexterity)                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

(F) Reach above shoulder level

(F) Use fine finger movements

(F) Repetitive movement

( ) Other      

Must carry/lift loads of:

(F) Light (up to 25lbs.)

(F) Moderate (25-50lbs.)

(O) Heavy (no greater than 70lbs.)

Physical Exposure

On the job the employee:

(F) Is exposed to moderate or excessive (underline) noise

(F) Is around moving machinery

(F) Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

(F) Is exposed to dust

(O) Is exposed to fumes

(O) Drives motorized equipment

(O) Works in confined quarters

(N) Unprotected heights

( ) Other      

Physical Ability: Acceptable Minimum

Vision: (x) Good ( ) Poor ( ) Blind

Color Vision: ( ) Normal (x) Impaired 

Hearing: ( ) Normal (x) Moderate Loss ( ) Deaf

Talking/Speech: (x) Good ( ) Fair ( ) Mute