Truss Assembler II

Assembler II is responsible for fabricating component parts or assembling the finished product according to the customer specifications. Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions.

• Secures and maintains correct component parts and supplies required for the operation (plates, nails, staples, fasteners, etc.).
• Completes work area set up.
• Fits parts together in accordance with prescribed manner and in accordance with quality standards.
• Operates presses and machinery in addition to hand tools as required to complete assembly process.
• Stacks completed products in accordance with established procedures, and if required, may cover, label and band components/finished product.
• Ensures work area is safe, clean and organized, and that equipment is safe to operate.
• Completes pre-shift/startup equipment inspection checklist and reports any problems or concerns.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Provides basic TPM to equipment and completes TPM paperwork when required.
• Maintains production records as required.
• Checks materials and finished products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Performs duties consistent with established safety and quality procedures, rules, and standards.
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• Minimum 6 months of experience assembling components or specialty products is required; 1 year of experience or more is preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic math.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize size/grade/quality of material
• Ability to read prints and understand efficiencies/productivity measures
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and other equipment as required
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment
• Basic mechanical skills are preferred
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Open to change and positive attitude
• Committed to plant and company goals
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results

Position will require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting/carrying over 25 lbs, pushing/pulling, twisting, standing and walking.