Assembler- 1st and 3rd Shift (5/8's or 4/10's)

About the role

The Assembler position at Kent Elastomer Products (KEP) involves assembling tubes and associated components, conducting visual inspections, and packaging completed assemblies for shipment. This role is essential in supporting various industries including the medical field, food service industry, and others.

Responsibilities

• Identify and verify product types according to order specifications.
• Remove defective materials in accordance with processing guidelines.
• Assemble a variety of components with precision and care.
• Package completed assemblies for shipment, adhering to packaging standards.
• Perform various overhead tasks as assigned.
• Follow detailed instructions and production guidelines accurately.
• Ensure proper lot traceability is maintained for all products.

Requirements

• Excels in hands-on tasks and enjoys working in a production environment.
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and precision in assembly work.
• Adheres to stringent safety standards.
• Works well in a team and maintains a positive, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Manual Dexterity: Must have good eye/hand coordination to perform assembly quickly and be responsive to tactile defects in tubing.
• Visual Activity: Must be able to identify visual defects and color variations in tubing.
• Standing/Walking: Primarily requires standing, depending on task requirements.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force.
• Standing/Walking: Primarily requires standing, depending on task requirements.
• Lifting: Capable of lifting containers weighing up to 45 lbs. to a height of 5 feet.
• Documentation: Able to complete lot logs, notes, and labels and enter production into database.
• Reading: Competent in understanding instructions, identification tags, and lot numbers on labels.
• Mathematics: Proficiency in basic arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Must be comfortable working with fractions and decimals.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires excellent hand-eye coordination for quick, precise assembly. Must be sensitive to tactile defects in tubing and proficient in consistency.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to detect visual defects, such as surface imperfections or color variations in tubing.

Skills

• Hands-on skills
• Attention to detail
• Safety awareness
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting wage of $17.15/hour, with additional incentives for shifts.
• Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and more.

Pay

$17.15/hour, with additional incentives for shifts.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match