Assembler

CMD's Purpose

Making It Better Together We believe in building lifelong partnerships, providing high performing equipment and value-added solutions. We empower and trust our employees to take initiative and make decisions that drive our business forward. We strive to make a positive impact on the world around us.

Positions Available

Electrical Assembler, Mechanical Assembler, and Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Position Summary

The employee interprets engineering drawings to assemble, rebuild, and repair electrical and mechanical components of machinery for CMD products. Sets up and operates a variety of power tools (such as drill press, band saw, and stud welder) and uses a variety of hand tools. In this role, the employee collaborates with engineering personnel to make necessary changes and update print packages.

Essential Functions

• Apply electronic theory and/or mechanical ability to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify equipment.
• Assemble components, subassemblies, and systems according to engineering drawings. Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other. Mount assembled components and attach functional and cosmetic hardware such as caps, clamps, and knobs.
• Connect components and route wires between individual components, using connectors, terminals, soldering, and other wiring procedures. Verify alignment and tolerances of moving parts using measuring instruments such as dial indicators and thickness gauges.
• Set up and operate a variety of hand tools such as drill press, saws, shear, and break. Operate tow motor, pallet jack, hoist, pipe bender, pipe threader, and overhead crane to aid in the safe handling of raw materials and fabricated parts.
• Use business system to enter time spent working on assemblies/subassemblies and to complete operations.
• Prepare pipe using grinders, saws, and sand blasting equipment.
• Use hydro-testing equipment to test pipe.
• Use basic hand tools (screw drivers, wrenches, wire strippers, arbor press supplied by CMD).
• Complete inspection checklist and inspect equipment for quality.
• Coordinate with engineering to ensure Engineering Change Requests are submitted.
• Ensure that Engineering Change Orders are processed and assembled.
• Responsible for meeting ISO quality standards which require individuals to take responsibility for their own quality, verify their work is correct and then affix their signature to the appropriate documentation (i.e., drawing, etc.).
• Assist other departments to optimize throughput.
• Visibly support continuous improvement activities. Participate in rapid improvement events. Support transition activities, as required. Maintain an open mind throughout the change process. Work with others to continuously fuel improvement throughout the company.
• Responsible for own safety. Practice safe work habits and ensure all safety rules are followed. Responsible for keeping the area clean and organized to ensure safe working conditions.

Competencies

• Ability to learn machine assembly to construct, rebuild, and repair machinery according to work order specifications.
• Computer proficiency: ability to learn and utilize the Enterprise Resource Planning tool (ERP), Microsoft and ADP applications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Ability to set up and operate power tools.
• Team player who is quality conscious, industrious, and detail oriented.

Education and Experience

• Technical training in mechanical assembly and/or electrical systems, blueprint reading, and basic machining skills, preferred.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to learn mechanical or electrical skills quickly.

Work Environment

CMD is located in Appleton, WI. Our three facilities operate by secure entry, are well lit, air temperature controlled for comfort, and clean with low noise. Safety is our top priority. Our culture is centered around mutual respect, clarity of communication, and employee wellbeing.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, and use hands and fingers. Physical movement is required to inspect, touch, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or twist in the capital equipment manufacturing process. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements and ability to adjust focus. Light to moderate lifting may be required, up to 50 lbs. Ability to navigate manufacturing floor environment, which may include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods. Capacity to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, and hard hat as needed. Ability to tolerate exposure to moderate levels of noise, vibration, odor, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment. Ability to follow health and safety guidelines and protocols including emergency procedures. Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Status

Full-time, nonexempt

Travel

None

Work Authorization/Security Clearance/Confidentiality

Must be authorized to work in the United States and adhere to CMD's confidentiality agreement(s).

EEO Statement

CMD Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.