Mechanical Assembler

H O BOSTROM CO INC; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

H O BOSTROM CO INC is seeking an assembler to build seats from drawings and instructions, using fixtures and power tools to ensure correct configuration. You will verify assemblies and adhere to quality standards on a range of assembly operations.

You will follow safety procedures, package per specifications, and contribute ideas to improve processes while keeping work areas clean and organized. A high school diploma or GED is required, with at least 1 year of hands-on mechanical task

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of work experience using tools for mechanical tasks.
• Prior manufacturing assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and verify product configuration from drawings and job order documentation.
• Package product per specifications.
• Perform a variety of assembly operations.
• Confirm that all safety procedures are followed.
• Suggest process method improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Spatial reasoning

Counting

English communication

Teamwork

Color recognition

Part number identification

Follow directions

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

About this position

Description:Job Summary: Assemble seats of particular product group from drawings and assembly instructions, using assembly fixtures and power bench tools. Fit and align assemblies, recognize defective parts, inspect and test final assemblies on a variety of assembly operations.

Essential Duties:

• Follow instructions from more senior builders using drawings and job order documentation to assemble and verify correct product configuration.
• Packaging product per specifications.
• Perform a variety of assembly operations.
• Confirm that all safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Suggest process method improvements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong spatial reasoning skills
• Able to count accurately
• Good verbal and written communication skills in fluent English
• Ability to work well with others
• Able to recognize types of fasteners used in assembly
• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Part number identification
• Ability to follow direction
• Computer skills preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to waist occasionally
• Ability to lift 65 pounds from waist to chest occasionally
• Ability to lift 20 pounds from chest to overhead frequently
• Ability to carry 30 pounds, 3 feet, occasionally
• Ability to push 200 pounds on a wheeled cart for 40 feet occasionally
• Ability to pull 60 pounds on a wheeled cart for 50 feet occasionally
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Good hand/finger dexterity required
• Ability to handle repetitive motion
• Ability to reach above shoulders, crouch, bend at the waist, and climb an A-frame ladder

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-year work experience in a role that required the use of tools for mechanical tasks
• Prior manufacturing assembly experience, preferred