Assembler

**Position Title: Assembler**
**Department: Manufacturing**
**Division: AGI Exeter**
**Location: 244 Wellington Street West, Exeter, ON Canada N0M 1S2**
**Hourly wage rate: $20-25/hr**

**About AGI**

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

**The Opportunity**

Responsible for working both independently and as a team member to assemble products according to specifications and drawings by using various hand tools.

**The Team**

This role will report to the Branch Manager.

**Responsibilities**
- Follow all company policies and procedures
- Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and incidents to the supervisor and safety coordinator (as required)
- Complete applicable documentation
- Basic understanding of the Safety Management System and ability to review, complete and sign off on forms and documents
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change and company vision
- Be proactive in requirements regarding material, tool and inventory needs
- Ensure quality checks of products are completed as required
- Complete required PM’s and calibrations for their machines and tools
- Report any quality concerns to lead hand
- Complete job orders using Kanban cards and job orders properly (if applicable)
- Assemble materials according to SOP’s, SWI’s and product specifications using engineering drawings
- Operation of hand tools within the department
- Review of finish parts to ensure accuracy against drawings
- Testing (air or mechanical) of product to ensure functional capabilities
- Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements i.e. continual improvements
- Review of finished assemblies & parts to ensure accuracy against drawings & BOMs.
- Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
- Operation of overhead crane and jib crane (if applicable)
- Work in confined space and at heights requiring a fall arrest system (if applicable)
- Cross train in Powder Coating and Blasting (if applicable)
- Ensure training and retraining is completed for all tasks being completed Coordinate training of all department procedures by utilizing trained employees, hazard assessments, SWIs and SOPs
- Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
- Manufacturing experience is an asset
- Familiarity with basic hand tools
- Able to work safely
- Able to work in fast paced environment handling heavy loads and standing for long periods of time
- Possess attention to detail, problem solving, and communication skills
- Able to read, understand and follow blueprints
- Able to read and interpret a tape measure
- Able to complete basic mathematics (addition, subtraction)
- Able to read, write, and interpret English language
- Great attention to detail
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to distinguish colours
- Exemplary attendance record
- Able to operate overhead crane, jib crane and forklift (if applicable)

**Why AGI?**

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

**Our Culture**

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

**Our Benefits**

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

**With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.**
- AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need._