Assembler

Kurt Manufacturing; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurt Manufacturing in Minnesota is seeking an assembler to produce and assemble machine parts per specifications. The role requires reading blueprints, using hand tools, drilling presses, and performing basic quality checks. Standard shift is Mon-Fri, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with reliable attendance expected.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma or GED, 1 year of related experience, and strong math skills for metric conversions and blueprint interpretation. Preferred: 3 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related manufacturing experience.
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications.
• Metric system conversions knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow blueprints to assemble parts accurately.
• Fasten parts using bolts, screws, rivets and hand tools.
• May remove small amounts of metal to fit parts.
• Operate drill presses or other assembly equipment as needed.
• Inspect and test assembled components.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The Assembler is responsible for producing and assembling machine parts according to specifications.

Shift/Hours: Mon-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Compensation

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $20.24 to $27.00. The exact rate may be based on a combination of factors, including knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, and education.

Essential Functions

• Reads and follows blueprints, specifications, and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts, partially or completely, in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners, using hand tools.
• May remove small quantities of metal with hand files and scrapers to produce fit between parts.
• May operate drill presses, punch presses, riveting machines or other mechanical devices to assist in assembly operation.
• May inspect and test assembly.

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. Reliable attendance is required.

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 1 year of related experience
• Mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to make metric system conversions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Preferred

• 3 years of related experience

Physical Demand Factors

The following physical demand factors should be used as a general guideline for employees listed under this job title. Specific requirements will vary based on the employee’s individual work responsibilities.

Strength Level Rating

Medium work.Work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

The worker will occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time):

• Stoop by bending body downward and forward requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Kneel by bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s)
• Crouch by bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine; perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touch
• Talk by expressing or exchanging communication by means of the spoken work to impart oral information
• Hear by perceiving the nature of sounds by ear
• Judge distances and spatial relationships (see objects three-dimensionally)
• Adjust vision to bring objects into sharp focus
• Identify and distinguish colors

A worker in this job will frequently (from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time):

• Reach by extending hands and arms
• Handle objects by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands
• Pick, pinch, or otherwise work primarily with fingers
• Have near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less