Flexible Assembler - Night Shift

Flexible Assembler V
Grade Level: 5
Pay: $19.45/hr
Shift: Rotating 12-hour Shift

Summary:
The Flexible Assembler V reports to their respectable Supervisor and
is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with all production assembly classifications in assembly operations, set-up of assembly stations, and performing assembly work.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in assigning assemblers to stations as required to provide scheduled production in accordance with orders received from the General Supervisor.

• Assist in cross training the making of sub-assemblies, assembly, inspection, packing, warehouse, machining, cleaning, and testing activities.

• Working from written or verbal instructions, assemble/pack/warehouse/machine a variety of instruments/parts made to customer and/or W.E Anderson specifications in individual
  or larger run quantities using various hand tools, test equipment, soldering iron/torch,
  machines (turning, milling, drilling, threading, etc), shears, spot welders, press, etc.

• Perform measurement inspections and reading of engineering prints with common gages such as calipers, micrometer, thread gage, plug gage, etc.

• Perform product calibrations using standardized instruments such as flow meters, load test bank, pressure gages, volt ohmmeter, pressure calibration test stands, and flow test stands to meet established assembly requirements.

• Perform all final tests and inspections to ensure finished products/parts in all ways to meet established performance and quality standards.

• Care for, repair, and store all hand tools, tooling, fixturing, & measuring equipment as directed.

• Record production information as directed accurately including serial numbers, date code, quality assurance inspections, timecards, operator log, etc.

• Perform basic computer data entry and simple analysis of charts and graphs (productivity, warranty, safety, etc.) for continuous improvement.

• Aide with directing various set-up activities which include obtaining necessary parts and assembly jigs for each station, provide hand tools as required and instruct assemblers in the methods of assembly.

• Advise Supervisor of part shortages and prepare lead time estimates and completion time of various assembly orders to determine labor needs and availability and plan reassignment to various stations; write requisitions for material and work orders for maintenance needs.

• Inspect work in process to assure conformance with quality requirements; instruct personnel concerning errors or adjustments necessary in the assembly process, inform Quality Control Engineering of results.

• Maintain assembly print and parts lists files; maintain inventory records involving minimums and maximums to prevent material shortages; record simple data for cost purposes concerning labor charged against individual orders.

• Keep the assembly area neat and orderly by helping to direct 5S activities, and the return of unused parts to inventory.

• Maintain production time, attendance, and other records and charts on line performance.

• Must Possess ALL Flexible Assembler IV as well as Line Leader I Skills, Experience and Requirements
  • Should have adequate knowledge, experience and training in assembly procedures.
  • Ability to plan and utilize assembly labor as essential to maintain production schedules.
  • Must be able to routinely set the example and build quality product(s) efficiently.
  • Must be able to perform managerially assigned tasks.
  • Must possess the ability to properly train other employees to perform various production or related manufacturing tasks.
  • Must display and maintain a positive attitude.
  • An understanding of human relations and company policy is necessary as the Flexible Assembler V must be able fill in on occasion for Line Leader and must be able to gain and hold the respect of employees they are temporarily leading.

• Physical/Mental Essential Functions:
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to reach above shoulders
  • Ability to walk back and forward thought-out facility
  • Ability to control operation of hand or foot
  • Ability to lift / carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to turn wrist frequently in repetitive motion

• Working Conditions:
  • Work environment is very fast paced. Work is primarily conducted on the shop floor.
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.