Job Description
Summary:
The Product Assembler is a skilled manufacturing position responsible for assembling pedestal booms, hydraulic power units, and other company products according to engineering specifications, drawings, work instructions, and quality standards. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to independently perform complex assembly operations. This position consistently works within tight deadlines, requiring extreme motivation and high work ethic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Assemble pedestal booms and hydraulic power units according to engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and established work instructions.
- Perform mechanical and hydraulic assembly, including installation and connection of components, fittings, hoses, cylinders, motors, pumps, valves, and related hardware.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and work instructions.
- Properly identify and select components, hardware, tools, and materials required for each assembly.
- Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and assembly equipment safely and effectively.
- Perform precision assembly and adjustments to ensure proper fit, alignment, operation, and overall product quality.
- Inspect components at various stages of assembly as well as the final inspection of the completed product
- Identify assembly problems, determine potential causes, and make appropriate adjustments or corrections.
- Perform functional testing of completed assemblies and assist with troubleshooting as needed.
- Follow established procedures for torque specifications, hydraulic connections, component installation, and other critical assembly requirements.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records as required.
- Identify and communicate material, component, drawing, or assembly issues to the appropriate supervisor or engineering personnel.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the manufacturing, engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve assembly processes, quality, efficiency, and safety.
- Assist with the assembly of other products and perform other manufacturing duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Experience and Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One (1) year of related experience and/or training; background in engine repair helpful.
Mechanical background required; heavy equipment mechanic background preferred.
Experience using measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Basic trouble shooting hydraulic and electrical knowledge; MIG welding background preferred but not necessary.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, blueprints, procedures, etc.
Basic computer knowledge
