Assembler 1st and second (Mount Airy, NC)

Ottenweller Company, Inc.; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottenweller Company, Inc. is seeking a reliable assembler to set up an efficient assembly area, position parts from blueprints, and use hand tools for fastening metal components.

You will inspect finished assemblies for quality and safety, transport them with a forklift, and maintain accurate inventory records using the Vantage system. The role requires basic blueprint proficiency, a forklift license, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years of large assembly or mechanical experience preferred.
• Must complete forklift training and hold a valid forklift license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up assembly area with materials and tools and position parts per blueprint.
• Assemble large and small metal parts and fasten with bolts, screws, rivets, and other fasteners.
• Inspect completed assemblies for quality and safety; complete inspection forms.
• Move assemblies using forklift to final inspection and transport parts in inventory.
• Clean and organize the work area; manage stock and packing of parts.
• Assist Industrial Painter by preparing parts and moving to the paint booth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Hand tools usage

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Vantage computer system

Job description

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