Overview
The Production Assembler will use a variety of hand and power tools and fixtures to correctly assemble various fire extinguisher parts and pack according to specifications. This position regularly works 5:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday. Mandatory overtime on Fridays will be required.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate powder mills which includes operating PLC screens while running grinders and mixers with the correct ingredients from a blueprint to make powder for fire extinguishers.
- Cleaning up using industrial style vacuum and hoses, shoveling material into buckets or drums/ moving unloading railcars into a bucket elevator/screw auger under ground making sure material goes to the correct silo for storage of raw materials.
- Operating forklift to get the correct materials down from racks to set up and operate the powder mills
- Must be mechanically inclined using standard tools and some power tools/ open minded and willing to learn and progress in a manufacturing environment.
- Utilize hand tools or machines to assemble parts.
- Clean and maintain work area and equipment, including tools.
- Read and decipher schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with company work and safety rules, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate manual dexterity – the ability to precisely assemble parts/assemblies on fast paced production line.
- Comprehend and follow blueprints, work instructions, EHS, and job procedures, JSA’s, and applicable paperwork.