Assembler (Shift1)

**Title**:
Assembly

**Department**:
**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/Senior Production Manager, in multiple departments as needed.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Fabrication and assembly of piece parts as per schematic under supervision of a supervisor or Plant Foreman.
- 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 General Foreman or Supervisor of malfunctions.
- Assist trades people, Team Lead/Supervisor/Senior Production 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/Senior Production 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/Senior Production 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 be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.
- 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/Senior Production Manager.