Job description
Simonson Lumber is a 114 year old, family owned and operated group of lumber yards with a components plant. Being family owned we remain loyal to our heritage and put a unique focus on family first operations. We are looking for Assemblers to join our team on the 2nd shift - 3 : 00pm to 1 : 30am Mon-Thurs.
The basic function of the Assembler is to accept the responsibility for ensuring that all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner and to the standards that are required. The Assembler will be expected to follow the procedures and duties as instructed, and also to analyze the processes and procedures being executed, providing feedback for the continued improvement of the production process.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The principle responsibilities of the Assembler shall consist of, but are not limited to, the following :
- Must have the ability to be aware of and recognize potentially dangerous situations in the shop and yard and be capable of rectifying and avoiding the situation while operating equipment. Completing work to the highest standards of quality.
- Restocking components and materials, when necessary.
- Maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area.
- Following and abiding by all safety protocol.
- Immediately reporting any production problems to the Supervisor.
- Provide quality control check on all raw materials and finished products.
- Read shop drawings, or written instructions to determine method and sequence of Assembling parts.
- Gather webs and place in proper areas next to set-up.
- Measures, adjusts, and trims parts to make them fit correctly.
- Applies plates in correct position and use plates of corrects size and gauge.
- Ensure quality of end product by watching for missing or un-pressed plates, bad lumber, And poor fitting joints.
- Stack and straighten lumber for the off-feed of saws
- Pick and stack lumber for linear saw
- Perform other duties or work in other units as directed.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Punctuality in :Arriving and beginning work promptly.Meeting production targets.Completing assigned tasks within estimates.Attitude as reflected by :Willingness to communicate.Flexibility in adapting to changes.Efforts to get the job done.Learning new skills to improve effectiveness by make continues LEAN improvementsCompatibility with co-workers.Respect for authority.Loyalty to the company, its management and supervisors.Acceptance of responsibility.Commitment to excellence.Reflection on company image.Effective Use of Time :Planning and executing tasks effectively.Utilizing time while computerized machines are running.Minimizing wasted time on the job due to personal business and socializing.Job and Communication Skills :Problem recognition and prevention.Problem solving capability.Leadership quality.Accuracy and Effectiveness of Work :Zero rejects and reworks.Frequent quality checks and prompt corrective action.Overall cost-effectiveness of company.Appearance :Workmanship and work area.Personal grooming and hygiene.Requirements
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs regularly
Ability to accurately read a tape measure
Ability or willingness to learn to read blueprints and pick lists / instructions
Ability to stand / walk / kneel / bend / squat for extended periods of time
Ability to work within outdoor weather conditions including heat, rain, snow, cold
Ability to work with a variety of tools and equipment
Abililty to perform repetitive motions such as swinging a hammer, lifting lumber, etc.