Position Summary

Under general supervision, sets up and operates various types of canoe assembly and performs one or more operations of varying degrees of complexity or design, to include: Cut, shape and join timbers or assemble pre-cut timer pieces for canoe production; using hand and power tools; assemble prefabricated parts and sections of carbon fiber, metal or other material to form complete canoe; caulk decks and hulls using caulking gun; install trims, rudders, seats, and other accessories using hand tools; may repair canoes; inspect assembled canoes for defects and conformance to quality standards; mark defects to be repaired; and make minor adjustments and repairs; and similar production machinery operations. NOTE: Some Canoe Assemblers may require close supervision, accommodation, and/or job modification.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

1. Sets up and performs varying degrees of canoe operations as assigned and required by product line operations; may be asked to perform minor set-up and./or adjustments to assembly or production;

2. Responsible for monitoring work quality of the items produced and for promptly reporting work quality issues to the supervisor or management;

3. Responsible for following assembly/work operation procedures to ensure quality work and product; reports quality issues immediately to minimize rework and downtime;

4. Must be able to adhere to and follow all safety procedures, i.e., lock-out/tag-out; report safety concerns, use appropriate PPE as required, and follow similar safety practices.

5. Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent and three to six months experience working in an industrial/business/canoe production setting is desirable; may require the use of measuring instruments and the ability to set up the canoe assembly production area for work operations.