Assembly Technician 3B - Palletizer Division

Columbia Machine, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Columbia Machine, Inc. in Vancouver, Washington is looking for a skilled Assembly Worker responsible for assembling machinery from blueprints and verbal instructions. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in an assembly area and be comfortable working with power tools, hydraulic systems, and at various heights.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes teamwork and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in an assembly area or related field preferred.
• Ability to read prints and schematics.
• Proficient with power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery from blueprints or instructions.
• Read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Demonstrate drilling and tapping for assembly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Intermediate layout knowledge

Understanding of LEAN principles

Basic layout ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary

This role is responsible for daily assembly of machinery from blueprints, schematics or verbal instructions. You will be doing all phases of large assembly including pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
• Basic understanding of electrical and volt meters
• Basic understanding of electrical prints with a continued knowledge of other forms of prints
• Basic adjustment of system components
• Can wire switches to print and start to wire boxes
• Read tape measure within 1/16"
• Read Level
• Identify and use SAE, Metric, Fine and Coarse Fasteners
• Demonstrate drilling and tapping by hand, air or electric for assembly requirements
• Proficient with power tools
• Must be comfortable working at various heights-will be performing work on ladders, platforms, and scissor lifts
• Basic equipment recognition
• Basic print reading skills for assembling
• Ability to create ERCs
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Knowledge

• LEAN Principles

Skills

• Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
• Basic Layout Ability (on the job training provided)
• Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
• Basic knowledge of ERC changes (on the job training provided)
• Intermediate knowledge in layouts
• Ability to read prints and schematics

Abilities

• Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
• Ability to foster and work within a team environment
• Ability to provide mentorship
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Good reading, writing, and oral communication skills
• Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
• Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when neededi>

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years in an assembly area or related field preferred

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.