General Assembler

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks a skilled General Assembler to join our manufacturing team in Essex Junction, VT. You will assemble complex 3D sheet metal parts for commercial ovens, following specifications and work orders with precision.

You will read blueprints, use a variety of hand and power tools, and contribute to a clean, safe work environment while supporting tasks across insulating, welding, final assembly, and crating as needed.

Qualifications

• Adept at working with hand and power tools and a variety of measuring instruments, including voltmeters, calipers, and a spot gun.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical tasks such as bending, sitting, and standing repeatedly.
• Strong knowledge of shop measurement techniques.
• Able to read oven orders and understand which parts are required to go with ovens.
• Able to read and interact in a "Team" oriented department.
• Committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bottom sheets, insulation boards, interior liners, sides, tops, and backs of convection ovens using pre-assembled frames.
• Select and fasten oven parts using appropriate pneumatic and manual tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Apply final finishes such as doors, racks, and trim accessories to all stainless-steel ovens.
• Install assembled components in ovens.
• Read and follow basic Bill of Materials and blueprints.
• Maintain the pace and build stations correctly with a strong attention to detail.
• Provide assistance in other areas, including insulating, welding, final assembly, blending, and crating.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Able to follow direct instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Shop measurement techniques

Reading oven orders

Following directions

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Voltmeters

Calipers

Spot gun

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and detail-oriented General Assembler to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will assemble complex 3D parts from flat pieces of sheet metal for commercial ovens. You'll be responsible for using a variety of tools and equipment to assemble parts and products according to specifications and work orders. If you have a passion for precision and thrive in a team environment, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble bottom sheets, insulation boards, interior liners, sides, tops, and backs of convection ovens using pre-assembled frames.
• Select and fasten oven parts using appropriate pneumatic and manual tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Apply final finishes such as doors, racks, and trim accessories to all stainless-steel ovens.
• Install assembled components in ovens.
• Read and follow basic Bill of Materials and blueprints.
• Maintain the pace and build stations correctly with a strong attention to detail.
• Provide assistance in other areas, including insulating, welding, final assembly, blending, and crating.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Able to follow direct instructions and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Essential Functions

• Adept at working with hand and power tools and a variety of measuring instruments, including voltmeters, calipers, and a spot gun.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs., and perform physical tasks such as bending, sitting, and standing repeatedly.
• Strong knowledge of shop measurement techniques.
• Able to read oven orders and understand which parts are required to go with ovens.
• Able to work with engineering and wire prototype assemblies following verbal directions.
• Able to work and interact in a "Team" oriented department.
• Committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

We Offer:

A supportive and team-oriented environment, competitive salary, vacation and holiday pay, health, dental and vision plans, 401k and ROTH with company match, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

*Note: This job description is general, and management may assign other duties. Blodgett is a subsidiary of the Middleby