Assembler-Final

GRISWOLD INDUSTRIES

Job Description

Final Assembler

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Job Summary:

Under general or limited supervision (depending on level of overall experience), assemble and test valve assemblies and components; write test reports; check parts and completed work for conformity with government, export, quality control and other customer specifications; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Final Assembly Lead/Assembly Manager

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Review work orders and inspect bill of materials, engineering drawings and parts for special instructions;

Evaluate special instructions from engineering drawings;

Interface with quality control inspectors;

Order parts from stock;

Write stock requisitions and reject slips;

Test all production valves and components;

Use power tools and large saws;

Follow engineering and sales order special instructions;

Bend tubing as specified and required per valve;

Read dimensions;

Read blueprints and schematics; and

Keep equipment and work area clean and safe;

Regular punctuality, attendance, and absence reporting in conformance with company policies is essential to the successful performance of this position; and

Fully comply with company rules, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure safe and effective operations; 

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination equivalent of, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Considerable experience in all assembly areas;

Trained in valve assemblies and production components;

Some experience in electro-mechanical assembly;

Trained to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings;

Trained in all company products and components;

Trained in bill of materials, stock requisitions and related inter-departmental communications;

Trained in safety and hazardous materials handling procedures; and

Trained in safe forklift operations where required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to assemble and inspect parts for conformity to quality control standards;

Ability to write results of government testing procedures in test reports;

Ability to operate bending tools with efficiency and accuracy;

Ability to use air guns, air drills, power metal saws, flaring machine, tube cutter, grinders and related power tools and machines;

Ability to set up and organize work;

Ability to read and interpret wire lists and electrical schematics;

Ability to adjust specifications to meet customer demands;

Ability to identify assembly materials, such as elbows, nipples, and bustlings;

Ability to differentiate tubing by metal, size, grade, and quantity;

Ability to analyze testing failures and solve problems;

Ability to participate in final inspection work;

Ability to communicate modifications to engineering;

Ability to test and implement test valve changes and unique customer requirements; and

Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and related department representatives.

Physical Requirements:  

Ability to bend, reach, stretch, lift, and move materials weighing less than 25 pounds;

Ability to perform essential functions of the job, as defined; and

Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.

Special Requirements: 

Appropriate company certification in the operation of a forklift if required for the position assignment.