Crater I - 1st Shift

Position Summary

The Assembler is responsible for figuring, cutting, assembling, and labeling crates for shipping purposes. This person will be expected to assemble, fabricate crates and arrange parts to fit for economic and safe transport. The Assembler will be required to move, stack, and load crated product with forklift or powered pallet jacks for LTL and FED EX shipments.

Will be expected to safely operate table saw, miter box saw, screw and or staple guns along with other wood working tools and equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, heights, and risk of electrical shock which require the use of protective gear to ensure safety.

Position Responsibilities

• Reads and follows blueprints, shop orders, routers, specifications and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Performs any assembly-type functions, using hand or power tools.
• Sets up and operates various powered and non-powered hand tools including but not limited to wrenches, sockets, screw guns, pop-riveters, routers, jig-saws, reciprocating saw, nail guns and staple guns.
• Bolts, rivets, screws, clips, caulks, or bonds component parts to assemble products.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships within the company.
• Commit to performing job duties in a manner that ensures a safe work environment.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Must be able to wear protective gear and equipment.
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes
• Other Ad hoc duties as assigned by manager
• Supports "Lean Business Enterprise" initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred. Completion of some secondary/trade school technical and/or general business courses is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 1 year of similar work experience in assembly or construction experience (W1), or equivalent combination of technical school, on-the-job training and work experience.
• Ability to be trained and certified to operate overhead crane and fork trucks while moving and assembling product.
• Able to operate and use hand and power tools (pipe cutter, ratcheting, standard wrenches)
• Must be able to apply significant torque with hand tools throughout the entire workday (wrenches, ratcheting tools, channel locks, etc.)
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Able to lift and/or move heavy objects/components, frequently up to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity with ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp, manipulate and assemble objects, and handle tools.
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods on a concrete floor.
• Able to walk, reach with hands and arms, push, pull, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Able to climb ladders and work in high areas.
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate (speak, read, write) in English.
• Good math skills are preferred to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Wear safety gear at all times

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.