Assembly Technician

Timberlab; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberlab in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled assembler to fabricate mass timber components. You will read shop drawings, assemble per specs, and operate a forklift and overhead crane.

This role requires dexterity, the ability to perform visual inspections, and adherence to OSHA safety practices. Candidates must have forklift and crane certifications and the stamina to lift up to 50 pounds in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Dexterity required for manual operations.
• Ability to visually inspect finished parts.
• Familiarity with power tools, forklift and overhead crane.
• Must meet physical demands: stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, bend or kneel.
• Able to work in varying weather conditions.
• Forklift certification required.
• Overhead crane training and certification required.
• Rigging training and certification required.
• Adhere to OSHA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate product per job specs and drawings.
• Prepare workstations per Lead Assembly Technician direction.
• Read and understand shop drawings, blueprints, product specifications, and process documents.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure product meets specs and tolerances.
• Be knowledgeable on all hardware and fastener types.
• Handle and transport material with forklift and overhead crane.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.
• Report issues with tools, equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Dexterity

Visual inspection

Power tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Physical endurance

Weather tolerance

OSHA safety

Rigging training

Crane training

Tools

Forklift certification

Overhead crane training

Rigging training

Job description

Job Description Summary:

Assemble semi-finished and finished parts, to produce a finished mass timber product.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Fabricate product per job specs and drawings
• Prepare workstations per Lead Assembly Technician direction
• Read, and understand shop drawings, blueprints, product specifications, and process documents
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure product meets job specs and tolerances
• Be knowledgeable on all hardware and fastener types
• Handle and transport material with forklift and overhead crane
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment
• Report issues with tool, equipment or unsafe conditions
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Able to perform manual operations requiring adept dexterity
• Able to competently perform visual inspection of finished parts
• Familiarity with power tools, forklift and overhead crane
• Able to meet physical demands of the job: standing for extended periods, lifting loads up to 50 pounds, squat, bend or kneel while wearing a tool belt
• Comfortable working in a variety of weather conditions
• Forklift certificate
• Overhead crane training and certification
• Rigging training and certification
• Adhere to all OSHA and Swinerton safety practices and procedures