Assembler 1st and second (Mount Airy, NC)

Ottenweller Company; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company in Mount Airy, NC is seeking an Assembler 1st and 2nd shift to set up and assemble large metal components. You will read blueprints, operate a forklift or crane to move materials, and assemble parts using hand tools.

The role includes quality inspection, inventory updates, and packing of finished assemblies. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 1–2 years of assembly or mechanical experience, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of large assembly or mechanical experience preferred.
• Forklift training and a valid forklift license required.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Set up assembly area and gather materials using forktruck or overhead crane.
• Assemble large metal components with hand tools; fasten parts with bolts, screws, rivets and fasteners.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality; document inspection results.
• Maintain inventory using the Vantage computer system and coordinate parts requests.
• Keep the work area clean and organized; return parts to stock and dispose of scrap.
• Pack assembled parts for shipment by boxing or banding as required.
• Assist Industrial Painter by preparing parts and moving them to/from the paint area with a forklift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vantage computer system

Job description

Assembler 1st and second (Mount Airy, NC)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Sets up assembly area by getting materials and tools using forktruck or overhead crane. Positions parts according to knowledge of assembly or from blueprint.
• Assembles large metal assemblies. Uses hand tools to fasten parts together using bolts, screws, rivets, and other fasteners. Fastens on such parts as rubber grommets, doors, tanks, skirts, and tread. Taps out holes. Grinds parts using hand‑held grinder to produce close fit between parts. Assembles smaller assemblies to fit into large assemblies.
• Visually and physically inspects completed assemblies to ensure quality and security of parts assembled. Completes inspection form. Uses forktruck to transport completed assembly to final inspection.
• Maintains assembly inventory by using Vantage computer system to track parts. Notifies appropriate personnel for inventory adjustments or parts needed.
• Cleans and organizes assembly area by putting parts back into stock, removing trash and scrap, refiling prints, etc.
• Packs assembled parts by wrapping, boxing, and/or banding as required.
• Assists Industrial Painter, as needed, in preparing parts to be painted by operating sander, grinder and phosphate machine. Moves parts in and out of paintbooth using forktruck.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties: This job has no supervisory duties.

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 & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to two years large assembly or mechanical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training, basic blueprint proficiency and previous computer experience are required. The position requires the employee to successfully complete the forktruck training session and hold a valid forktruck license.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization.

Math Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Reasoning Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

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. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear; the employee is frequently required to use both feet to operate pedals. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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 frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position