Assembly Technician 3B - Palletizer Division

Overview

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world. With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond advanced engineering equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary: This role is responsible for daily assembly of machinery from blueprints, schematics, or verbal instructions. You will be doing all phases of large assembly including pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical construction.

• Basic ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
• Basic understanding of electrical and volt meters
• Basic understanding of electrical prints with a continued knowledge of other forms of prints
• Basic adjustment of system components
• Can wire switches to print and start to wire boxes
• Read tape measure within 1/16"
• Read Level
• Identify and use SAE, Metric, Fine and Coarse Fasteners
• Demonstrate drilling and tapping by hand, air, or electric for assembly requirements
• Proficient with power tools
• Must be comfortable working at various heights – will be performing work on ladders, platforms, and scissor lifts
• Basic equipment recognition
• Basic print reading skills for assembling
• Ability to create ECRs
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Knowledge - Lean Principles

• LEAN Principles

Skills

• Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
• Basic Layout Ability (on the job training provided)
• Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
• Proficient at ERC changes (on the job training provided)
• Intermediate knowledge in layouts
• Ability to read prints and schematics
• Mechanical assembly knowledge
• Electrical assembly knowledge

Abilities

• Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
• Ability to foster and work within a team environment
• Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
• Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed
• Self-motivated and has the ability to work with supervision
• Communicates well with peers, supervisor, customers, vendors, and other departments
• Actively participates in 6S and other Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years in an assembly area or related field preferred

Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify.

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