Assembler Lead Mfg Direct - Truss

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PURPOSE

The Assembler Lead performs repetitive assembly operations, trains, and provides work direction to the assembly team to mass-produce products such as windows, doors, trusses, panels, or stairs by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans and assigns work tasks among assembly team in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or team-related production goals. Performs job tracking and reporting, overseeing the efficiency and output of assembler team. Trains new assembler employees in the tasks required for component assembly work, including actual assembly techniques, use of tools and machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures. Works in an environment where tasks change as varying models of product are produced. Places parts in specified relationships to each other. Bolts, clips, screws, cements, or otherwise fastens parts together. Removes defective products as needed. Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on the assembly line. Works at different workstations as production needs require. Cleans equipment, floors, and work areas according to safety procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership to workflow; however, this job has no official supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM 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.

A minimum of two years of component assembly experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior carpentry or manufacturing experience.

COMPETENCIES

Interpersonal Skills

• Focuses on solving conflict
• Listens to others without interrupting
• Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication

• Speaks clearly in situations
• Listens and gets clarification.

Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Gives and welcomes feedback
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Applies feedback to improve performance
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity

• Meets productivity standards
• Completes work in a timely manner
• Strives to increase productivity
• Works quickly.

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions
• Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability

• Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability

• Follows instructions
• Responds to management direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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 continuously required to:

• Stand
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk or hear
• Walk

The employee is occasionally required to:

• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to:

• Moving mechanical parts
• Airborne particles
• Outside weather conditions
• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee will be required to wear ear plugs for noise protection, as well as eye protection and other personal protective equipment required by the location.

At BFS, we want you and your career to be greater than what you ever could have expected. Our supportive people-first culture will build you up and empower you to do more, be more, and become better every day. Join us and see whats possible when you can rise to new challenges, learn new skills, and add to your career tool belt every day.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier, and more secure lives. To view all our benefit offerings, click here: www.bldrbenefits.com.

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Builders FirstSource, please call 214-765-3990 or email ADA.Accommodation@bldr.com. Please do not send resumes to this email address; it is intended only to be used to request an accommodation in submitting an application for a job opening.