Assembler - 1st Shift

Assembler I/II/III is responsible for performing assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards. The Assembler I/II/III 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

Perform assembly work to manufacture products in a cost effective and timely manner while fulfilling quality standards; 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; Cross train 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; Suggest and implement improvements of existing equipment, designs, and/or processes to improve safety, quality, delivery and productivity

Requirements

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

Nice to have

High school diploma or equivalent; Manufacturing experience, including knowledge of manufacturing processes or related experience; Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system; 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)