Job Description

Antz Construction

• Position Title:
• Apprentice Machinery Assembler
• Department:
• Pre-forming plant
• Salary range:
• $15,000 - $25,000 per annumm
• For period:
• -
• Revised by:
• -
• Approved by:
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Main purposes of the position

The main purposes of the position are to:

• provide accurate, safety-conscious, responsible, and efficient machine assembly
• meet project deadlines
• provide good relationship management
• follow instructions diligently.

Key accountabilities are to the:

• Pre-forming Plant Manager
• Crew Leader.

Business plan objectives supported

1. 1.Meet pre-forming plant project timelines.
2. Zero level customer complaints

Working relationships

• Reports to:
• Crew Leader
• Responsible for:
• joining metal parts together to form machines, machinery maintenance, and fault analysis
• Works with:
• other assembly team members, floor hands

Authorities

• Financial:
• None
• Staff:
• None
• Other:
• None

Duties

1. position and fasten parts to make frames and engines
2. join all parts to form machinery
3. check the product for faults
4. correct any problems with the machines
5. assemble machines
6. bolt, screw, clip, and weld machinery parts together

Person Specifications

Required competencies

1. good hand-eye co-ordination and good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses)
2. accurate, safety-conscious, responsible, efficient and able to follow instructions
3. knowledge of different types of metals and methods of fastening metal parts
4. knowledge of safety rules and procedures
5. good practical skills
6. basic maths skills for making calculations and measurements
7. good interpretation skills for interpreting diagrams
8. good problem-solving skills
9. good communication and listening skills
10. able to work in workshops and factories, where conditions may be noisy or greasy
11. able to repeat the same tasks frequently, and spend a lot of time standing
12. able to use hand and power tools effectively and safely.

Special requirements

1. Machinery assemblers must use protective clothing, including earmuffs, safety glasses and work boots.
2. Machinery assemblers usually work regular workshop hours. They may be required to work in shifts.

Qualifications

• There are no specific secondary or tertiary educational requirements, but science, English, maths and workshop technology may be useful.
• You will be required to complete an apprenticeship and gain a National Certificate in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing (metal and related products).
• Apprenticeships are part of the Modern Apprenticeship scheme, which is for people aged from 16 to 21 years.

Experience

• Previous experience in assembly or construction would be an advantage.

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