Assembler Details

Assembler

Columbus McKinnon Corp. - Damascus, VA

Employment Type : Full-Time

This classification requires the complete assembly, installation and test of hoists, parts following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications by performing the following duties. Duties will include assignment as needed in the electric and manual classification in the assembly department as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs all work in a manner that conforms to safety and environmental policies of the Company.
• Plans assembly procedures, following specifications.
• Removes small quantities of metal to clean parts or to produce close fit between parts.
• Drills, taps, or reams holes.
• Aligns components, and bolts, screws, or rivets them together. Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
• Aligns and meshes gears in gearbox to assemble system of gears.
• Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
• Sub-assemblies will include, but not be limited to: transmissions, brakes, panel plates, and final assemblies.
• Works from blueprints, production illustrations, process sheets, production test procedures, written and oral instructions where assembly methods and procedures are established.
• This classification also requires team members to rotate into all areas of classification on a regular basis.
• Assists or performs training of other personnel on job duties as directed by Supervisor.
• Performs other duties conducive to assuring optimum productivity within the Plant as the need arises, and other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: **To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Forklift certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• Electrical Schematics

Salary info:

$18.14 - $18.64 / hr