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Assembler Job Description

Assemblers perform tasks that are necessary to the production process. They aid in the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of component parts and products. They must also maintain tidy work areas and follow detailed instructions to meet safety and quality requirements.

  Job Brief:

Assemblers must have an aptitude for mechanics and an eye for detail. Their function is to ensure that all parts and products under their care are in proper working order and meet the quality standards of the company and industry.

The day-to-day tasks of assemblers tend to be field-specific, but most often include working with a variety of tools and machinery to make or repair products and parts for distribution. Additional training may be required to help Assemblers understand industry processes and standards.

The ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal or written instructions, as well as diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documents is a critical part of Assembly.

Assemblers should also be team players who are willing to work with those in their assigned lines or groups.

  Job Responsibilities:

• Use tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Interpret technical documents, such as diagrams, schematics, blueprints, or other verbal or written instructions.
• Work with other members of the line or group to assemble products.
• Keep a clean and tidy workspace.
• Meet all safety requirements of the company and industry.
• Identify any defective items and handle them according to established procedures.
• Ability to use reason to solve problems as they arise.

Job Requirements:

• A High school diploma or GED.
• Basic mechanic skills and handiness with tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Must have basic mechanical tools and access to a reliable mode of transportation.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have good eyesight, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to differentiate between colors.

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