Assembler II

Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibility Summary

Assemble PGM and customer components from detailed drawings using a wide variety of hand and power tools. Assembles, disassembles and modifies mechanical systems and subassemblies by following specific instructions. May be required to remove and recycle debris. Attention is required to prevent damage to operator, product or equipment during activity. May make necessary equipment adjustments to ensure satisfactory production. Inspects work visually for obvious defects.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the policies of the company outlined in the PGM Employee Handbook, an individual serving in the capacity of Assembler II shall be consistently able to:

• Assembles and disassembles large shelters, complex subassemblies, chassis and mechanical parts using air tools, riveters and riv nut tools.
• Reviews modification and rework instructions or discrepancy reports, engineering change orders and preliminary rework notices. Modifies or reworks mechanical assemblies by removing, repairing and replacing parts, cables or harnesses.
• Routes large cables and harnesses using tie wraps and straps in Radar Systems including AC outlet wiring.
• Operates various power tools used in the assembly of all types of hardware as identified on the supplied parts lists.
• Performs, before shipment to the customer, paint touch-up to assemblies by using spray guns and airbrushes.
• Utilizes torches and plastic body filler to straighten and repair sheet metal punctures. Applies adhesives to gaskets and grommets.
• Works from mechanical blueprints, process sheets, sketches and written or verbal instructions.
• Understand basic Vantage system for time reporting purposes.
• Understand basic SPC for data collection and analysis.
• Understand how to use elementary statistical tools for problem identification and analysis.
• Assist other department operators when required or directed.
• Perform any other assigned duties in accordance with instruction provided by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months 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. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

High mechanical aptitude

Other Qualifications

Good motor skills and coordination.

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 use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Internal Training Requirements

• Company Practices & Policies
• Hazardous Communication
• Company Benefits Orientation
• Lock Out/Tag Out Video
• Mission, Vision & Values Training
• Personal Protection Equipment
• Values Based Leadership
• Right-to-Know Training
• Bloodborne Pathogen
• Traveler Sign-Off
• Fire Extinguisher Safety

Benefits:

Competitive Pay

Medical effective on start date

Dental

Life Insurance (plus additional supplemental coverage)

401(k) program

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing Program

Vacation Program

Educational Financial Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

And others!

PGM is an EOE employer