Intermediate Assembler Jobs

At Merit Kitchens, the Intermediate Assembler will use various machines and equipment to fit parts and subassemblies together to create cabinets. The Intermediate Assembler will ensure excellent finish and contribute to the quality control system to ensure all built cabinets meet the Merit standard. Merit Kitchens believes in teamwork and cross-training, and the Intermediate Assembler can be expected to work in a variety of different areas as required for daily operations.

Job Title: Intermediate Assembler

Department: Assembly

Reporting To: Lead Hand – Assembly

Location: 12185 86th Avenue, Surrey BC, V3W 3H8

Hours: 6:45AM to 3:15PM

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the manufacturing of kitchen cabinets via clamping, fitting, wrapping, and pulling.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and part specifications.
• Ensure and attach fittings and other components to finished cabinetry.
• Select and verify the quality of work to meet required specifications.
• Use shapers, molders, rulers, measuring tape, and electronic equipment to accurately measure wood, and mark outlines or dimensions, for cutting and shaping.
• Create standard components of cabinets including accessories, dovetails, and assemble the sides, tops, and bottoms of the cabinets together.
• When necessary, assist in the production of line of other departments including Panel Processing, Fabrication, Finishing, Doors & Parts, and Shipping.
• Set up and operate saws and other woodworking machines to cut, shape, and form parts.
• Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete units using glue and clamps, and reinforcing joints using nails, screws, and other fasteners.
• Assist with drawer box production and paperwork.
• Sand, detail, and finish assembled materials for shipment.
• Ensure excellent fit, finish, and operability of finished cabinets and parts.
• Work with and gather different materials including engineered wood products, veneers, and fine hardwoods.

The Intermediate Assembler may perform other duties as delegated by Management.
Candidate Requirements

• Time management, organization, and adaptability skills.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) is considered an asset.
• 1+ year of cabinetry experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Prior experience in assembling kitchen cabinets is considered an asset.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques.
• Understand the safe operation of hand and power tools.

Salary/Wage Expectation
Hourly wage of $17.00 to $20.00 based on experience.
About Merit Kitchens
It was over 50 years ago that Merit Kitchens was founded by craftspeople in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and began providing Western Canada with high-quality kitchen cabinets. The company has long since grown into a world-class supplier of beautiful cabinetry, representing superior quality and extraordinary value. Today, Merit’s product can be found in homes throughout Canada, the United States, and parts of Asia. Our Mission it to continue the tradition of craftsmanship excellence while embracing the innovations of tomorrow