Crater/ Assembler - 1st Shift

About the role

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp., Minneapolis, Minnesota. Position: Crater/Assembler – 1st Shift, Assembly Team. Full-time union role.

Responsibilities

• Makes skids, crates, and boxes to required dimensions; wraps, seals, packs, and anchors equipment and parts for shipment
• Reads shipping instructions, packing specifications, dimension drawings, and other information covering preparation, handling, and transportation of equipment, accessories, and parts
• Performs necessary design and layout; makes skids, crates, and boxes to process specifications
• Wraps, seals, packs, and braces large and small machines, parts, and accessories for domestic and export shipment
• Prepares machines and other equipment for long-term storage
• Makes and uses stencils for export boxes
• Inventories and inspects parts for shipment from invoice or packing list
• Performs necessary bracing, anchoring, wrapping, and covering when loading railroad cars
• Uses Instapak Foam Packaging System for preparing small parts or subassemblies for shipment
• Fills out and dates all quality and customer documentation required in the shipping department
• Maintains inventory of materials used in the shipping department
• Actively participates in continuous improvements
• Requires minimum supervision
• Maintains quality standards and abides by OSHA and EPA regulations

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent with a minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience preferred
• Knows how to use both power and hand tools necessary for the work
• Shows aptitude to utilize computers for shipping information
• Must be able to work as a team member
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions)

Physical Requirements

• Routinely lifts and moves objects up to 20 lbs
• Occasionally lifts and moves objects up to 50 lbs
• Routinely ascends/descends ladders and stairs
• Occasionally works at heights or on platforms
• Occasionally positions self in various work spaces, including low, tight, or confined spaces
• Routinely remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Routinely uses repetitive motions including wrists, hands, or fingers to operate machinery or tools
• Routinely operates machinery and power tools
• Routinely moves from one work station to another to accomplish tasks

Skills

The Assembler position is part of the Assembly Team Skills Matrix. This role works as a team member utilizing and performing to the Assembly Team Skills Matrix, which outlines the comprehensive skills in the Assembly Team.

Pay

1st Shift; salary range $20.00–$25.00 hourly. Voluntary weekend overtime: Saturday paid at time and a half, Sundays paid at double time.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 1st Shift, 7:00 am–3:30 pm. Full-time (Union).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance eligible your 1st day on the job
• 401K with Match, 1st of the month following hire
• Quarterly Bonus Program payout potential
• Company paid Holidays (13)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued
• Company paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Paid Birthday (use anytime throughout the year)
• $6,000 annual Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company provided tools
• Uniforms (laundered), Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Secure, onsite free parking