Production Team Member

Position Summary

This Ames Tools Corporation Team Member position uses a variety of hand & power tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble tools as assigned. The automatic taping tools (“ATF”) technician may work either repairing Ames Tools or assembling/disassembling automatic taping tools for TapeTech. The technician will be cross-trained to perform a variety of different functions within the production environment. A technician must work well in a team environment and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with assembly and small hand tools strongly preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow standard work instructions to repair automatic taping tools (“ATF”) tools in line with determined quality standards
• Meet daily production expectations and quotas
• Recognize quality defects during the assembly process
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain paperwork assigned by any level of management
• Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities
• Adhere to all 5S standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Flexible to cross train for proficiency on a variety of duties
• Adhere to attendance requirements and flexible to work overtime as required

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to read, speak, and understand English
• Able to perform simple math functions such as addition and subtraction
• Able to inspect equipment to identify the causes of problems or defects; use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions and approaches to problems

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title
• Able to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, use hands, use fingers, handle, feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, crouch
• Must be able to talk and hear
• Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud