General Production-3rd Shift

Overview

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General Production (3rd Shift) consists of cross training and can include being moved to any of the following General Production positions:

• Flex line-2,3,4 Picture Line Mull/Wall
• IG Shipping Dept
• Patio Line Saw Dept
• Casement Line Custom Dept

Summary of Goals and Objectives of the Position

Under direct supervision, the General Production position performs work of moderate difficulty and repetitive assembly operations using hand tools and associated machinery and equipment to assist in the manufacturing and assembly of the full array of JELD-WEN products including, but not limited to, Windows, Exterior Doors, Interior Doors, Patio Doors, and all other JELD-WEN related building products.

Responsibilities

• Gathers the necessary materials, uses the appropriate hand tools, and operates applicable machinery and equipment in the various plants to support the assembly floor and the finished product while achieving production goals, quotas and objectives.
• Provides guidance to other personnel in the assembly operations as directed by management to achieve the goals and objectives of JELD-WEN.
• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to appropriate plant personnel.
• Labels finished products to match appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains the work area, tools, machinery and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and performs preventive maintenance on them.
• Follows prescribed safety regulations per plant policies and OSHA guidelines, including use of safety glasses, ear plugs, masks, steel-toed boots/shoes, and related safety equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to appropriate supervision; performs other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative, but not all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move stock, materials and unfinished and finished production materials weighing between 10 and 75 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be reviewed and considered on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and machines, vibrations and loud noises. All safety protocols including OSHA guidelines are mandatory.

Knowledge and/or Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Previous assembly experience in a manufacturing environment required;
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience as an Assembler I at a JELD-WEN facility or similar industry required;
• Certifications and/or classes in the appropriate field may be substituted in lieu of experience at the discretion of management;
• The ability to perform all the duties of the Assembler I position and inspect quality as needed;
• Must be willing and able to be cross-trained and assist the Assembler III position as needed;
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive assembly functions using hand or power tools and applicable machinery;
• Must possess the ability to read a tape measure and other instrumentation and schematics of moderate difficulty;
• Must possess the ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements;
• Must possess the ability to inspect overall quality of the assembled product with consideration to input from others;
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend basic verbal and written instructions, correspondence and memos;
• Tends machines to perform force fitting or fastening operations on the assembly line;
• Must be willing to accept frequent training and supervision from more senior Assemblers;
• Ability and motivation to learn, work in a manufacturing and fast-paced environment;
• Energetic, enthusiastic, reliable transportation, punctual and dependable;
• Team player, results driven; able to work overtime as needed;
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.

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