Assembly Technician

Description

Are you driven, motivated, and want a career? Do you have an interest in joining one of the worlds leading manufacturers of concrete products, equipment & palletizing solutions that has set the standard for the past 80 years? If youre looking for a job opportunity that will allow you to put your assembly talents to use, we may be the perfect place for you. Columbia Machine is one of Vancouvers largest employers, and a family owned business since 1937; we are currently seeking a skilled assembler with a highly-trained eye for quality to join our team. In this position, youll be exposed to some of the most high-tech tools in the industry. You will learn new and advanced methods of assembly, and youll be able to help support our companys vision of delivering products of the highest quality to our customers. Columbia Machine offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition reimbursement and so much more. If you are looking for a company that values its employees then log on to http://www.columbiamachine.com for more information.

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:

Proficient at reading all hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
Introduced to electrical meters and volt meters
Introduced to electrical prints and continued knowledge with all other forms of prints

Can wire switches to print, and start to wire boxes

Intermediate adjustment of system components

Intermediate blue print reading

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

Must be comfortable working at varies heights-will be performing work on ladders, platforms, and scissor lifts

Proficient with power tools

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):

Constant (over 66%)

• Decision Making

(Decisions generally affect own job or specific functional area.)

• Problem Solving

(Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices.)

Frequent (33%-66%)

• Independence of Action

(Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager; incumbent follows precedents and procedures, and may set priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by supervisor/manager.

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

Non-Essential Job Functions

None

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, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-

LEAN Principles

Skills-

1. Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
2. Must have own tools in a roll around tool box
3. Proficient at light layout
4. Ability to Identify correct lubrication and correct amount

Abilities-

1. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
2. Ability to provide mentorship
3. Able to work on multiple projects at one time
4. Willingness to work overtime when needed
5. Good reading, writing and oral communication skills
6. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
7. Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed

Education and/or Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. DC Fundamentals - MTX 101 (or equivalent)
3. 1-3 years in an assembly area or related field desired

Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions):

Constant (over 66%)

Standing

Frequent (33%-66%)

Hearing, Listening, Talking, Bending, Stooping, Crouching

Occasional (10%-33%)

Talking, Walking, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching Overhead, Carrying and Lifting up to 10, 30 and 50

Seldom (1-10%)

Sitting, Climbing Stairs, Crawling

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

*Never exceeding our company manual lifting policy and corresponding SOPs.

Work Environment (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Industrial exposure: Extreme Heat, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting fluids, Welding and Burning smoke

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs):

Safety glasses, hearing protection as required. Other PPE as required by specific operational area or task being performed.

Qualifications

Salary : $22 - $26