Assembler

EK Machine•Fall River, WI

About The Position

The Assembler builds generator enclosures, tanks, and subassemblies according to blueprints and other written or verbal specifications. The role involves assembling functional components, assisting with the installation of electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment, and packaging parts or kits according to customer requirements. Electrical connections are performed by qualified personnel. The assembler studies prints, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine assembly sequence and setup requirements, follows work instructions, and collaborates with team members to resolve mechanical or fit issues. The role also requires keeping the work area clean and organized. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to read instructions and manuals, perform basic arithmetic, and use common-sense reasoning. The job involves frequent standing, walking, handling tools and materials, and lifting. Work takes place around moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, with regularly moderate noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, memos, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence and present information one-on-one to other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

Read and understand blueprints and bills of material.
Assemble functional parts of enclosures and tanks using hand and power tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
Use forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, ladders, and other lifting apparatus to assist with assembly.
Assist in assembling and installing electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment; electrical connections are done by qualified personnel.
Assemble small and large subassemblies according to prints or drawings.
Read bills of material to package parts and kits according to customer requirements.
Study blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, specifications, or sample parts to determine assembly sequence and setup requirements.
Follow work instructions from a general description.
Work with team members to troubleshoot mechanical or fit issues.
Keep the work area clean and organized.