Saskatoon Metal Manufacturing jobs

Job Description

Title:

Assembler

Department:

Assembly

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Overview

The primary role of the Assembler is to facilitate the assembly and fabrication of final products. This role will also perform duties as required by a Team Lead/Supervisor/Manufacturing Operations Manager, in multiple departments as needed.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly of sheet metal components as per schematic under supervision of a supervisor.
• Proficient with small hand and power tools such as wrenches, drills, and grinders.
• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new small/hand-held equipment.
• Assistance and compliance with company inventory requirements.
• Unloading products received and loading finished products for delivery.
• Maintain small/hand-held equipment in good working order and notify Supervisor of malfunctions.
• Assist trades people, Team Lead/Supervisor/Manufacturing Operations Manager with responsibilities pertinent to progress of project in a safe manner and in accordance with 5-S program.
• Liaise with a Team Lead/Supervisor/Manufacturing Operations Manager to find and confirm new duties.
• Familiarize self with new project and duties.
• Organize and clean department, particularly at the end of each workday.
• Notify the Team Lead/Supervisor/Manufacturing Operations Manager of any unsafe conditions, practices, or procedures observed.
• May be required to move materials with forklift or overhead crane if trained and authorized.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Critical eye for identifying defects.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various assembly processes.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and perform simple mathematical fractional equations.
• Ability to read blueprints is considered an asset.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.
• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.
• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Long periods of standing.
• Overtime as required.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Team Lead/Supervisor/ Manufacturing Operations Manager.