Assembler I
Job Description:
PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER I
Purpose of the Position:
The Assembler I is responsible for maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency while performing light assembly duties and production tasks.
The position reports to the Production Supervisor at Milwaukee Tool.
Work Schedule:
1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:00pm
2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am
Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday7:00am-7:00pm
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
+ Light assembly and packaging of product
+ General warehouse duties: stacking, moving, arranging product
+ Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled
+ Builds assemblies to quality standards and print or work order specifications
+ Follows verbal and written procedures including when modified by a Lead or Supervisor
+ Maintains a clean and organized work environment including after task clean up, returning tools to designated locations and swept floor
+ Flexibility in daily tasks including rotating positions and changing work stations
+ Possibly operating minor machinery or equipment to aid in production processes
+ Adheres to IB implemented safety standards including (PPE), work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines
+ Is willing to learn new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed
+ Listens, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments
+ Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions to Team Leads when necessary
+ Requests are completed with a good attitude and by needed deadlines
+ May be assigned special projects and other duties
Skills & Qualifications:
+ Possess manual dexterity and good coordination
+ Must have good oral and written communication skills
+ Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills (including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, converting minutes to hours, and performing basic Algebra)
+ Possess necessary basic computer skills for accessing and printing documents/labels
+ Possess ability to resolve minor problems, recognize normal and unusual situations
+ Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment and tools
+ Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude
+ Is able to follow assembly simple production diagrams
+ Demonstrates strong multitasking skills in a fast paced environment
+ Accuracy and attention to detail required
+ Coachable and applies instruction immediately
+ Maintains a positive attitude and remains flexible to changing work environment
Education and/or Experience:
+ HS diploma or equivalent (GED) required
+ Previous production, assembly or packaging related experience preferred
+ Has worked independently and as part of a team
+ Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
+ The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
+ Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day
+ Frequent walking
+ Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching
+ Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells
_Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer._