Mechanical Assembler

H.O. Bostrom Company Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

H.O. Bostrom Company Inc. is seeking an assembler in Waukesha, Wisconsin, to assemble seats from drawings and instructions. The role requires a high school diploma, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work with others. Key responsibilities include fitting and aligning assemblies, inspecting products, and packaging. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing assembly and be able to lift and handle physical demands of the job. Competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• 1-year work experience in a role that required the use of tools for mechanical tasks.
• Prior manufacturing assembly experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble seats using assembly fixtures and bench tools.
• Fit and align assemblies, inspect and test final products.
• Follow instructions to verify correct product configuration.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Strong spatial reasoning skills

Good verbal and written communication skills in fluent English

Ability to recognize types of fasteners used in assembly

Computer skills preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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