Assembler, General / Tupelo, MS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assembles metal or plastic products, partially or completely, working at bench or on production floor
• Position parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled
• Fasten parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners
• Remove small quantities of metal or plastics with hand files, clippers, and scrapers to produce close fit between parts
• Operate drill presses, punch presses, closing press, or riveting machines to assist in assembly operation
• Push button or depress pedal to activate machine
• Observe machine operation to detect work piece defects or machine malfunctions
• Perform minor machine maintenance such as oiling machines, dies, or work pieces
• Inspect machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
• Ensure that a good quality product is being produced before it is packaged
• Be able to count to 100
• Place correct quantity of item in poly bag, box or finished container
• Place bag or box on conveyor belt next to worker's workstation or on next work station
• Absorb and label boxes
• Ensure that product is labeled with the correct date, shift and lot if necessary
• Notify the department supervisor or quality control personnel when there is a problem with quality
• Notify the department supervisor or maintenance personnel if adjustments need to be made to machine controls and guides
• Work overtime as required
• Report potential safety problems to the department supervisor and maintain a clean work area

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred
• Three to Six months related experience and/or training preferred
• Access to reliable transportation