Assembler - 1st Shift

About the role

The Assembler I is responsible for performing basic assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I will validate material prior to beginning assembly, review work instructions, build product per specifications and within tolerances, complete all clean-up and housekeeping procedures, comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations including wearing all appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures, processes, or policies.
• Demonstrates good attendance, quality, attention to detail and all safety policies.
• Participate in team meetings to exchange job related information.
• Resolves problems with assistance from peers or supervisor depending on the level and complexity.
• Uses work instructions, drawings, schematics, electronic assembly equipment to perform assembly while complying with safe and effective operation standards of all equipment and tools.
• Ability to access information needed within ERP system.
• Contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost.
• Uses initiative and judgment to lead problem solving and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Cross trains in multiple assembly areas and flex to other similar departments based on business necessity.
• Provide training frequently to new employees and current employees learning new work areas on work instructions/standard work.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the products they assemble and how it impacts the business.
• Continuous learning of the principles, practices, and processes of their job as changes require and similar jobs.
• Proficiently access information and perform transactions as needed within ERP system.
• Leading in team meets and exchange job related information.
• Solve problems independently within designated authority level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Assembler I: Ability to perform highly repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment.
• Assembler II: High school diploma or equivalent and/or 1 year of complex assembly or related experience; Internal: Demonstrated Assembler II competency
• Assembler III: High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of complex assembly or related experience; Internal: Demonstrated Assembler III competency & High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Assembler I: High school diploma or equivalent; Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience
• Assembler II: Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system
• Assembler III: Experience in root cause problem solving (5 Why, 8D, PDCA, etc.); Experience effectively training other employees to work instructions/standard work; Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics)

Pay

• Assembler I: $20.75/hour
• Assembler II: $22.25/hour

Schedule

• Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
• OT on Fridays

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25–50 pounds.
• Typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.