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Assembly Technician 4A - Concrete Products

  2025-11-23     Columbia Machine World Headquarters     Vancouver,WA  
Description:

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Columbia Machine Inc - Vancouver, WA

Salary Range
$23.08 - $30.91 Hourly

Description

At Columbia we come to work every day driven by the belief that innovation can transform industries, empower communities, and create a more efficient, sustainable world. With operations spanning five continents and a commitment to excellence in service and support, our purpose extends beyond advanced engineering equipment. We are pioneering innovation and paving a better tomorrow with factory automation solutions worldwide.

Summary:

This role is responsible for daily assembly of automated machinery from blueprints, schematics or verbal instructions. You will be introduced to phases of large assembly including pneumatic and hydraulics construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Intermediate ability to read hydraulic and/or pneumatic schematics
  • Basic knowledge of electrical and volt meters
  • Mount and wire switches and terminal panels to print
  • Intermediate print reading including electrical prints with continued knowledge with all other forms of prints
  • Read tape measure within 1/16"
  • Read Level
  • Identify and use SAE, Metric, Fine and Coarse Fasteners
  • Demonstrate drilling and tapping by hand or air for assembly requirements
  • Proficient with power tools
  • Ability to be comfortable working at various heights-will be performing work on ladders and platforms
  • Basic equipment recognition
  • Ability to create ECR's
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, skills and/or abilities:

Knowledge-
  1. LEAN Principles
Skills-
  1. Forklift, Crane, Jib Crane (per Company certification)
  2. Intermediate print and schematics reading skills
  3. Proficient with power tools
  4. Ability to read a level correctly
  5. Ability to identify correct lubrication and correct amount
  6. Ability to read a tape measure within 1/16"
  7. Proficient at ECR changes (on the job training provided)
  8. Basic knowledge of electrical wiring
  9. Basic knowledge of electrical and volt meters
Abilities-
  1. Ability to have own tools in a roll around toolbox
  2. Ability to foster and work within a team environment
  3. Actively participates in safety programs and complies with all Columbia safety policies
  4. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  5. Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects at one time
  6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  7. Displays attention to detail and consistently follows Standard Work Instructions (when available) when completing tasks
  8. Demonstrates the qualities of a "Team Player" by accepting new responsibilities and filling in for other employees when needed
  9. Self-motivated and has the ability to work with supervision
  10. Communicates well with peers, supervisor, customers, vendors, and other departments
  11. Actively participates in 6S and other Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts
Education and/or Experience:
  1. High school diploma or GED required
  2. 1-3 years in an assembly area or related field preferred
  3. Experience with welding and torch preferred


Columbia Machine offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, 401(k), incentive compensation, paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer - Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Columbia does participate in E-Verify. To apply for this exciting career opportunity today, please apply online at colmac.com/careers/


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