Assembler

JTS; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JTS in Abilene, TX is seeking an assembler to join our sheet metal control house production team. You will assist with layout, measuring, marking dimensions, and reference lines, using hand tools and equipment to build components.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and 1–2 years in manufacturing or assembly, with welding/fabrication experience and forklift exposure as pluses. Emphasis on safety, attendance, and teamwork to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in manufacturing or assembly (preferred).
• Welding and fabrication experience (desired).
• Experience driving a forklift (desired).
• Knowledge of proper use and care of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work from 10’ ladder.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.
• Have reliable attendance, be respectful, and responsible at work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sheet metal control house buildings.
• Layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines.
• Maintain the production yard in a clean organized fashion.
• Use relevant hand tools in various stages of assembly.
• Operate specialized equipment.
• Work safely every day wearing proper PPE such as safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Welding & fabrication experience

Knowledge of hand & power tools

Forklift operation

Work from 10’ ladder

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Functions

The Assembler position is essential in the aggregation of sheet metal control house building. They will assist with layout, measure, and marking dimensions and reference lines. The Assembler needs to be versatile and willing and able to quickly learn a variety of skills. The Assembler works independently, quickly, and efficiently with little supervision. The individual we are looking for will be a team player and willing to help wherever there is need.

Attributes

• Assemble sheet metal control house buildings.
• Layout, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines.
• Maintain the production yard in a clean organized fashion.
• Use relevant hand tools in various stages of assembly.
• Work through a different number of tasks in various stages and areas of production.
• Operate specialized equipment.
• Work safely every day wearing proper PPE such as safety glasses and ear plugs.
• Other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in the field of manufacturing or assembly (preferred)
• Welding and fabrication experience (desired)
• Experience driving a forklift (desired)
• Knowledge of proper use and care of hand and power tools
• Must be able to work from 10’ ladder
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace
• Have reliable attendance, be respectful, and responsible at work.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Working conditions: Warehouse/Shop floor environment. May require occasional overtime to meet production deadlines.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.