Summary of Role and Function:
The Mechanical Assembler is responsible for manufacturing assemblies and sub-assemblies according to established production quality standards and engineering specifications. The ideal candidate must have a high mechanical aptitude and be familiar with a wide array of electrical/mechanical components and hardware. The Mechanical Assembler must observe all company policies, procedures, hourly working rules, and environmental health & safety rules. All assigned work activities must be carried out to the highest level of expected production quality. The Mechanical Assembler must closely work with supervisors and leads to ensure projects are produced within specification and on time. The ideal candidate must be willing to work within a team environment and accept guidance and instruction from other team members.
Job Description:
Job duties are the major or most important tasks to be performed by this position. The duties must be clear and specific of the work tasks to be performed and must include the periodic schedule that is required for each task such as continuous, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or on an annual basis.
Job descriptions establish expectations and performance benchmarks and always include three (3) main parts as a minimum; 1. Key Duties, 2. Key Responsibilities and 3. Key Qualifications.
- Accurately assemble electrical and mechanical assemblies according to engineering specifications or drawings
- Verify issued part numbers match engineering specifications
- Work closely with supervisors and leads to ensure Jobs are completed accurately and within a timely manner
- Effectively and accurately communicate any safety, quality, or manufacturing issues to a supervisor promptly
- Enter Job production details within the company’s computer database
- Maintain production area integrity, cleanliness, and organization according to established standards
- Other duties as assigned
- A mechanical assembler uses a variety of tools and equipment to assemble units according to required specifications in a specific area of a production line.
- Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures.
- Key Responsibilities:
Job responsibilities are what this organization uses to define the work that needs to be performed by the position in a role and the functions, or a list of the burdens of obligations, the position is held accountable for that are within the position’s power and authority to control and manage.
- Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
- Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
- Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
- Verifies specifications by measuring completed components.
- Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
- Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Key Qualifications:
There may be a difference between the skills required to get the job and the skills required to perform the job. For example, even if our company requires candidates to have an engineering degree as a Prerequisite before our company hires them, the candidate may still need to be trained on the characteristics of the product and the tools used to produce the product. Therefore, the Job Description should also always identify the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) that each person needs to be successful in their job.
- Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience working with large machinery
- Familiarity with standard power and hand tools
- Able to read blueprints Education
- High school diploma or GED certificate
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
- Differential pay
- Hourly pay
- Overtime pay
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any family members who work for EPD?
Work Location: In person