Assembler - Foam

Colonial Group; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an Assembler – Foam to join our manufacturing team in Oregon. The role involves foam cutting and foam-to-case assembly using band saws, a dye press, and hot melt glue, with strict adherence to safety & quality standards.

You will track work in production software, follow standard procedures, and collaborate with teammates to meet customer specifications and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read fractional measurements on mechanical drawings.
• Must be accurate with measurements to 1/16”.

Responsibilities

• Safely use band saws (vertical/horizontal), Dye Press, and knives to cut foam to spec.
• Track jobs using production software and site path steps.
• Adhere foam to cases using hot melt glue.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements in a fast-paced production setting.

Skills

Teamwork

Read fractions

Accurate measurements

Basic computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Band saws

Dye Press

Utility knives

Adhesives

Hot air tools

Job description

Who We Are

Originally founded in Silicon Valley in 1952, we’ve been a private, family owned and operated business since 1969. We are humbled by the long-term relationships with our customers, earned through the packaging solutions we offer, including design, engineering, testing, manufacturing, and fulfillment of custom and stock packaging

Your Role

Assembler – Foam

Shift and Hours: Morning shift

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Using your strong teamwork skills, you have experience or are willing to learn how to use saws paired with working in an industrial manufacturing environment. You will safely and efficiently cut and adhere foam to cases t o meet customer specifications for quality and on-time delivery. You’ll also follow safety and personal protective equipment requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Foam Assembly

• Safe use of band saws (vertical/ horizontal), Dye Press, utility knives or other blades to cut foam to customer specifications

• Use production software and other site-specific production line paths to track jobs

Foam Application

• Adhere hot glue to cases, crates or other pieces of foam using adhesives, glue and hot air to seal foam

Safe & Efficient Facility Team Member

• Address and report all equipment defects or maintenance needs to maintain safe and efficient use. Follow all procedures, policies and know the equipment before using it

• Speak up when observing something that may be unsafe or someone performing unsafe acts

• Efficiently perform work according to standard operating procedures

• Work together with other team members to accomplish tasks safely in a fast-paced production environment

What We’d Like to See from You

Required

• Must have ability to read fractional measurements on mechanical drawings

• Must be accurate with measurements down to 1/16”

Preferred

• Bilingual English and Spanish

• Willingness to use saws, heat sealers, industrial hot melt glue, utility knives, machinery and varying textures of foam

• Basic computer skills to use Ops Center to log in & out of jobs with employee ID number

• Ability to learn new software

Interested but Concerned / You’re Not Qualified?

You may have differences in skills, education, and experience which can be applied in many ways. If you’re open to learn and grow, we’ll train you and help you be successful