Assembler II - Alamo Group : Job Details

**Position Summary:**

Bush Hog is one of the most recognized and successful names in the Agricultural Market. The Assembler II is a key position in the Company and will support and contribute to the Company goals of profitability, return on investment, inventory turnover, and accident prevention. The Assembler II assembles multiple types of high quality Bush Hog products. Must learn and become familiar with four of the five types of assembly lines (may include Single Spindle, Finish Mower, Multi-Spindle, Flex-Wing or Zero Turn Lines). Reviews and performs manual labor in different production lines when needed to satisfy work orders. Ensure that products are assembled properly to meet Bush Hog standards. Work under immediate supervision and must work closely with others to successfully finish work orders in a timely manner. Operate hoist, dollies and pallet jacks to move products and parts throughout the assembly line.

**Core Competencies for this position include:**

+ Learning

+ People Relations

+ Communication

+ Position/Tech Knowledge

+ Results Driven

**Essential Functions of the Job:**

+ Focus, communicate, encourage and contribute to Safety in all aspects of the job and all company meetings.

+ Communicate with other departments as needed to guarantee availability of the required parts.

+ Operate essential tools and equipment needed for the assembly of products.

+ Ensure correct parts are used in each assembly line.

+ Inspect products to guarantee safety and quality control.

+ Examine work orders to identify special requests or changes in assembly.

+ Maintain a clean and safe workplace before, during and after assembly.

+ Identify problems with manufacturing or locate assembly defects when needed.

+ Ensure quality control in all built subassembly parts.

+ Assemble Bush Hog mower products.

+ Interpret a variety of blueprints for each product.

+ All other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):**

+ Knowledge and ability to read assembly sales orders and build to sales order specification.

+ Capable of performing standard measurements using geometric tools (Tape Measure).

+ Basic math, writing and reading skills.

+ Must be able to be certified and able to operate a forklift.

+ Minimum dexterity required to operate the necessary tools used in assembly.

+ Ability to work in multiple departments during different times of the day.

+ Ability to operate under pressure.

+ Ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

+ Required standing and/or walking for full shift required.

+ Frequent bending, stooping and lifting are required.

+ Exercise good verbal and written communications skills.

+ Must be able to speak, hear and see to perform duties to communicate with team members.

+ Skilled to assemble on three or more lines at any given time.

**Education and Experience:**

+ High School diploma or GED required.

+ 1+ years experience as an Assembler I required.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).