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The Junior Assembler assists the assembly department daily as needed. Unpacking, visually inspecting product, cleaning paint fixtures and light assembly are main priorities. Reading routers, work instructions, and taking directions to identify components and specifications that are required for assembly conformance or visual requirements is also required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Will learn to study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample parts to determine requirements of set-up, operations, and final assembly.

The assembly process is involved with inspection, removing and installing fasteners, painting, pressing pins, and other mechanical tasks.

Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to lead or design.

Regularly perform mechanical operations by hand, with tools and with light equipment.

Perform general inspection of components before, during and after assembly process and documents results.

Maintains a positive work atmosphere and communicates effectively with co-workers.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Performs all assigned assembly operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Mechanical aptitude & CapacityMathematical Skills

• Proficient in shop math skillsCommunication Proficiency
• Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

• Completes work in timely manner, Works quickly.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is periodically exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Regularly required to talk or hearFrequently required to stand, walkRegularly use hands to handle or feelRegularly reach with hands and armsOccasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel or crouchOccasionally lift and/or move up to 40 poundsRequired close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus

Qualifications:

High School diploma preferred but not requiredPrefer 6 months of related experience

• preferably in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.

Must be detail-oriented, dependable and trustworthy.

Must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Good interpersonal skills and works well with all members of the organization.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Supplemental available
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• PTO
• Paid Holidays Equal Employment Opportunity Employer