Assembler I

Summary

Performs activities necessary for the efficient manufacture and delivery of Nordson products. The requirement is to have a flexible work force that can respond appropriately to changing customer requirements. Duties will involve a variety of tasks but not limited to those listed below.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembly of products
• Testing and troubleshooting
• Use of miscellaneous hand tools, gauges, test equipment and power lift equipment
• Parts preparation, labeling, movement and tracking
• Work from schematics, blueprints and other documents
• Inspection and quality tracking and reporting
• Follow all safety and housekeeping procedures
• Conformance to production and administrative procedures
• Offer enhancement ideas to existing process
• Reliability – on time arrival departures; open to consider overtime when the business requests this.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Due to the variety of tasks noted above, and in support of continuous improvement, skill requirements include, but are not limited to:

• TECHNICAL ABILITY - effectively apply written/verbal instructions from procedures, documents, blueprints/schematics, etc.  Apply math skills appropriate for the assigned task.
• ABILITY TO LEARN - assimilating and applying new, job related information in a timely manner
• ADAPTABILITY - maintaining effectiveness in changing environments, assignments, responsibilities and/or priorities
• ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS - cooperating with co-workers toward the successful accomplishment of the task assigned.  Ability to accept and give constructive criticism.
• INITIATIVE - actively attempts to influence events to achieve goals; self-starting rather than accepting passively.  Taking action to achieve goals beyond what is necessarily called for; originating action
• CREATIVITY - actively applies problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job will require extended periods of standing or sitting as required.  Must be able to lift 50 lbs comfortably.