Assembly Technician

Summary

LaValley Industries is growing This is a new full time opportunity in our production assembly department. The main task of the position is the assembly and repair of the LaValley family of products including the assembly of subcomponents and associated parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturing production and repair tasks for various LaValley Industries' products. Position also supports the following areas: assembly, testing, warranty and field support.
• Assembly, testing and repair of various DECKHAND, TONGHAND and other related product components.
• Check and verify component quality.
• Create and follow assembly/repair work instructions and quality control plans.
• Use problem solving techniques to understand, diagnose and repair products.
• Uses computers and specialized manufacturing software to track and manage production/repair orders.
• Responsible to meet hourly/daily production goals.
• Responsible for continuous process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Housekeeping in assembly, repair area and entire facility.
• Attaches rope or grappling equipment to work pieces to prepare workpiece for moving by crane or jib.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to read specifications and interpret, and use documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must possess the interpersonal communication skills needed to work with other teams or production areas.
• Ability to apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measuring, and use of fractions.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced.
• Skill in using hand tools.
• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally traverse stairs and work around industrial equipment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person