Summary:  The Mechanical Assembler operates light machinery and hand tools to manufacture and repair a variety of safety products.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize hand tools
• Operate light machinery such as drill, saw, hydraulic iron worker
• Prep Work for all units: pull cable, drum assembly, setting brakes, material winches, drill press and saw for tripods
• Product inspection and boxing, inc. making labels and stickers on computer
• Assemble a variety of safety products such as self-retracting lifelines, roof safety equipment, fall protection anchorage connectors, confined space entry systems, ladder systems and rescue systems.
• Product inspection and boxing, inc. making labels and stickers on computer
• Read orders and blueprints to determine hardware and tools to be used
• Diagnosing items received for repair so that an estimate can be prepared for the Customer; repairing those items that the Customer wants repaired and destroying those items that the Customers decide to not repair.

Essential Requirements:

These requirements are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Standing and walking throughout 8 hour shift, up to 3.5 hours at a time
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and moving materials
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Handle and Move Objects – use hand and arms to handle and move materials
• Manual Dexterity – ability to quickly move hands, hands and arms, or two hands together to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects;
• Rate Control – ability to time your movements or the movement of equipment in anticipation of changes in speed and/or direction of moving objects;
• Finger Dexterity – ability to make precise, coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Control Machines and Processes – use either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent education is required; Minimum of one year of  experience with industrial machines and tools, with understanding of basic equipment and tool safety.

Hours of Work:  Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.