What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assembler position at VulcanForms?
About Us
Arwood Machine, A VulcanForms Company, is a well-established ISO 9001: 2015, AS 9100D, ISO 13485 certified, ITAR compliant high precision machining, automation, and assembly business in Newburyport, Massachusetts. We are a digital production facility leveraging automated precision machining for defense, aerospace, medical, and other critical industries. In operation since 1965, Arwood has been committed to quality and excellence for over five decades.
Arwood Machine seeks an Assembler for our Newburyport, MA location.
Job Purpose
As the Assembler at Arwood Machine, located in Newburyport, MA, you will assemble, deburr and finish manufactured products, and pack them according to specifications.
Key Accountabilities
- Assemble machine fabricated metal products and assemblies.
- Debur/finish machine fabricated metal products while maintaining dimensional integrity of the parts.
- Read blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation, then build to those specifications.
- Use various hand tools and handheld power tools to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Use bead blaster, deburring shaker, and cleaning station when required.
- Maintain logs or records concerning product inconsistencies.
- Maintain the bench area and all equipment in the assigned area.
- Inventory tools, parts, and supplies, and contact the supervisor if supplies are needed.
- Periodically checks products per company policy to ensure quality and uniform completion; resolves any identified problems and alerts supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Familiarity and knowledge in the use of hand tools and shop equipment.
- Strict compliance with EH&S policies and PPE/safety protection when and where required.
Preferred
- 3 years of assembly experience in an aerospace parts manufacturing environment.
- Consistent attention to detail.
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Excited about taking on new challenges and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, practical mindset.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of standing or sitting and performing repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift to 30 pounds at a time.
- Must have the manual dexterity to assemble products.
- Must use safety protection when and where required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are available to you starting on your first day of employment.
- Generous time off package, including vacation PTO, sick PTO, and 14 company-paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match and stock options.
