(Intermediate)
Department: Assembly
Reports To: Assembly Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Assembler II is responsible for independently performing moderately complex assembly work, interpreting drawings, and maintaining productivity and quality standards within the line's takt time. This role requires proficiency in assembly processes, the ability to work more than one station as needed to support line balance, and the ability to troubleshoot routine issues with minimal supervision.
Accountable For:
● Independent, on-time completion of moderately complex assemblies at quality standard
● Accurate troubleshooting of routine build issues without escalation
● Support for onboarding and skill development of Assembler I staff
Key Responsibilities:
● Independently assemble components and subassemblies from drawings and instructions
● Interpret blueprints, schematics, and CAD-based documents such as eDrawings
● Work more than one station on the line as needed to support flow and coverage
● Use a variety of hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks
● Inspect, test, and verify assemblies meet quality standards
● Troubleshoot and resolve common assembly issues
● Support inventory handling and material flow
● Assist in training or guiding entry-level assemblers
Level Criteria:
● Can be given a print and complete the build independently, without supervision
● Resolves routine build issues without escalating to a supervisor
● Can identify a fitment or component defect before it reaches final QC, not after
● Can work at least two stations on the line to cover absences or balance flow
● Has demonstrated ability to guide or check the work of an Assembler I
Core Competencies:
● Intermediate Mechanical Assembly
● Blueprint Interpretation
● Problem Solving
● Quality & Accuracy Focus
● Production Efficiency
● Team Support
Standards of Behavior:
● Reports hazards and near-misses proactively, without being asked
● Flags defects or discrepancies as soon as they're found
● Communicates constraints — such as missing parts — to the right person promptly
● Supports and checks the work of Assembler I teammates when asked
Required Qualifications:
● High school diploma or equivalent
● 2–4 years of manufacturing or assembly experience
● Ability to read detailed technical drawings
● Proficiency with hand and power tools
Desired Qualifications:
● Experience using CAD viewers (e.g., eDrawings)
● Experience with inventory, kitting, or material handling
● Experience supporting multiple product lines or configurations
Physical Requirements:
● Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
● Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
● Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
● Ability to safely operate hand and power tools.
● Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while using required PPE.
Decision Rights:
● Decides independently: sequencing of assigned tasks within a shift; routine troubleshooting approach
● Escalates to supervisor: any deviation from the drawing or work instruction; recurring quality issues
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