Assembly Technician 3B - Palletizer Division

Columbia Machine World Headquarters • Vancouver, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for daily assembly of machinery from blueprints, schematics or verbal instructions. You will be doing all phases of large assembly including pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical construction. At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world. With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond advanced engineering equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years in an assembly area or related field preferred
• Knowledge- LEAN Principles
• Skills- Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
• Basic Layout Ability (on the job training provided)
• Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
• Basic knowledge of ERC changes (on the job training provided)
• Intermediate knowledge in layouts
• Ability to read prints and schematics
• Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
• Ability to foster and work within a team environment
• Ability to provide mentorship
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
• Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed

Responsibilities

• Basic ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
• Basic understanding of electrical and volt meters
• Basic understanding of electrical prints with a continued knowledge of other forms of prints
• Basic adjustment of system components
• Can wire switches to print and start to wire boxes
• Read tape measure within 1/16"
• Read Level
• Identify and use SAE, Metric, Fine and Coarse Fasteners
• Demonstrate drilling and tapping by hand, air or electric for assembly requirements
• Proficient with power tools
• Must be comfortable working at various heights-will be performing work on ladders, platforms, and scissor lifts
• Basic equipment recognition
• Basic print reading skills for assembling
• Ability to create ERCs
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• incentive compensation
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED