Assembly Employee

About the role

Review blueprints and work instructions to produce accurate work product that meets quality standards, safety requirements, and allotted run times while also meeting efficiency and productivity goals of the department. Generate minimal waste and maintain a clean and organized work area at all times. Other projects and duties may be assigned by the Production Supervisor.

This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Follow rules and processes as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Safety and Quality Manuals.
• Maintain a positive work attitude that reflects the UEA Core Values: Care, Hardworking/Dedicated, Creative Problem Solver, and Knowledge Seeker.
• Familiarize yourself with the complete scope and proposed method of design for all assigned projects.
• Review blueprints, work instructions, and the production schedule to achieve product specifications and allotted assembly time frames.
• Operate assembly machinery and equipment to join, solder, attach, prepare, reinforce, or construct components as specified.
• Remain on task, work efficiently, produce work with minimal waste, and complete work according to budgeted labor hours.
• Accurately record work in process, job details, labor, and attendance information using ERP and other designated computer systems.
• Select proper equipment and materials, verify integrity, and maintain specifications through work process observation, making corrective adjustments as necessary.
• Use gauges, hand tools, and precision measurement tools to perform product validation and inspection to ensure quality conformity.
• Report internal and external mistakes or issues that negatively impact operations, product quality, or quantity to the supervisor or quality assurance in a timely manner.
• Seek opportunities to increase overall efficiency, reduce job costing, and optimize equipment, processes, and materials.
• Maintain a tidy work area and clean equipment.
• Perform regular monitoring and service checks on tools and equipment; report malfunctions, maintenance, and repair requirements immediately.
• Work individually or collaborate with others to complete orders as necessary or requested.
• Demonstrate physical, regular, and punctual attendance; communicate scheduled and unscheduled absences in advance.
• Complete tasks and projects accurately, timely, and within budget and priority guidelines.
• Follow through and communicate questions, project information, and status to the appropriate people.
• Demonstrate collaborative working relationships, good judgment, reasoning, and professional conduct in all business interactions.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor appropriate for the position and situation.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Production Supervisor or designee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Entry-level position; prior experience working in a manufacturing environment assembling components is a plus.
• Effective communication and listening skills to collect and share work-related information with employees at all levels.
• Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions and utilize measuring instruments.
• Professionalism and ability to work well in a team or individual setting.
• Superior attention to detail and strong mechanical aptitude to produce quality work and operate necessary equipment.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or sit for long periods, walk, bend, kneel, and talk.
• Use of fingers, hands, and arms to reach, grab, and assemble parts, as well as pushing and pulling motions to operate equipment.
• Ability to hear sufficiently to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations (with mechanical assistance if necessary).
• Ability to distinguish color and possess specific vision abilities including near vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus (with corrective lenses if necessary).
• Unassisted lifting up to 50 lbs. is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and possess basic math knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly on technical and business levels while maintaining professional conduct.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and work instructions.
• Ability to work effectively under time and budget constraints.

Working Conditions

The Assembly Employee will primarily work in a plant setting, which is a smoke-free environment with typical factory hazards including noise, dust, cutting, drilling, finishing, solvents, lubricants, tripping hazards, blocked walkways, and hazards common to manufacturing such as sharp tools and objects, moving parts, metal shavings and slivers, unfinished surfaces, flames, sparks, and smoke.

United Equipment Accessories, Inc. operates in a real market environment that changes at various times of the year, which may occasionally create high output or greater time pressure demands.

Schedule

This full-time position’s regular work schedule is:

• 5:30 am to 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 5:30 am to 9:30 am on Friday, or
• 2:45 pm to 1:15 am Monday through Thursday.

Hours are subject to change and may vary according to business demands, including requirements to work overtime.