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Assembly Technician 4B - Palletizer Division

Columbia Machine, Inc.

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Vancouver, WA
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Job Overview:

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Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Category:    Manufacturing

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:

  • Proficient ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
  • Intermediate understanding of electrical and volt meters
  • Intermediate understanding of electrical prints with a continued knowledge of other forms of prints
  • Proficient at adjusting system components for smooth operation
  • Proficient in wiring switches to print and wiring 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
  • Proficient print reading skills for assembling
  • Ability to create ERCs
  • Other duties as assigned

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (cont.):

Constant (over 66%)

  • Decision Making

(Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business or operational decisions that affect the department.)

  • 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 is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.)

Occasional (10%-33%)

None

None to Seldom (0%-10%)

Supervisory Responsibilities

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-

  1. LEAN Principles

Skills-

  1. Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
  2. Proficient Layout Ability (on the job training provided)
  3. Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
  4. Proficient at ERC changes (on the job training provided)
  5. Proficient knowledge in layouts
  6. Proficient ability to read prints and schematics
  7. Working knowledge of electrical and volt meters

Abilities-

  1. Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
  2. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
  3. Ability to provide mentorship
  4. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
  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 required
  2. 3+ years in an assembly area or related field preferred

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 LBS

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

Industrial Exposure:

Extreme Heat, Extreme Cold, Noise, Vibration, Close Proximity to Moving Parts, Electrical Currents, Dust, Dirt, Solvents, Oils, Cutting Fluids

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s):

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

Qualifications


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-

  1. LEAN Principles

Skills-

  1. Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
  2. Proficient Layout Ability (on the job training provided)
  3. Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
  4. Proficient at ERC changes (on the job training provided)
  5. Proficient knowledge in layouts
  6. Proficient ability to read prints and schematics
  7. Working knowledge of electrical and volt meters

Abilities-

  1. Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
  2. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
  3. Ability to provide mentorship
  4. Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
  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 required
  2. 3+ years in an assembly area or related field preferred