Performs precision assembling, aligning, or adjusting within very tight tolerances.
Follows schematics and specification documents to complete measuring, fitting, wiring, and soldering of components to assemble units. Calibrates and tests subcomponents and finished products to ensure quality and functionality. Inspects produced parts for quality assurance, identifies defects and makes adjustments. Uses standard hand and power tools, and precision measuring tools such as micrometers, verniers, and dial calipers.
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Check each Precision Assembler I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Ensuring and maintaining the workplace's high standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and safe practices.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names various tools used to efficiently perform 5S processes.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Performs activities focused on maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the workplace.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Recommends the latest 5S housekeeping techniques to leaders in support of process streamlining.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Restructures existing 5S housekeeping procedures to maintain alignment with the latest industry practices.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the implementation of the 5S housekeeping principles organization-wide.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the step-by-step processes of reading floor plan blueprints.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Uses blueprint reading tools to understand the design specifications of a product.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Writes notes for other blueprint readers to help them understand the design.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Trains new employees on how to read various types of blueprints.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Monitors the installation of assemblies to ensure compliance with blueprint specifications.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies the most common workplace safety policies and procedures.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the execution of hazard isolation SOPs to ensure safe business operations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with cross-functional teams to coordinate the changes in our current safety policies and procedures.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Recommends change initiatives to improve our existing safety policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of the latest regulatory changes to ensure alignment of our safety policies.
Skill definition-Ability to measure and test the properties or performance of developed products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Names key issues and feature gaps of existing products through product testing.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports manufacturing and laboratory investigations to resolve routine quality issues on product testing.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses analytics to identify opportunities for product testing and enhancements based on results.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides detailed recommendations for product testing and improvement to exceed consumers' expectations.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads multi-functional teams to implement new testing technology in Product Development and Manufacturing.
Skill definition-Demonstrating thorough knowledge of the industry's value chain, business, issues, trends, etc., and the ability to apply them appropriately.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the entire value chain of the industry.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents industry and domain knowledge in appropriate documentation systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Gathers and analyses market intelligence to drive operational optimization.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Demonstrates intimate knowledge of industry and market trends to provide business insights.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes organizational policies and processes to seek out and understand industry dynamics.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the purposes and benefits of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Compiles and maintains SOPs under our current policies and directions.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Ensures internal SOPs are in compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Develops and delivers training programs to ensure our SOPs are fully communicated and adhered to.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Champions the adoption of SOP to foster efficiency and consistency.
There are 11 hard skills for Precision Assembler I, 5S Housekeeping, Blueprint Reading, Electro-Mechanical Assembly, etc.
3 general skills for Precision Assembler I, Safety Policies and Procedures, Product Testing, Bill of Materials.
7 soft skills for Precision Assembler I, Industry Knowledge, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 21 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Precision Assembler I, he or she needs to be proficient in Industry Knowledge, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
