1st Assembly

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Job Title:

Assembler Operator Department:
Assembly

Reports to:

Supervisor Pay Range $17.50-$24.95

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, which are to be performed accurately, efficiently, within company safety and quality standards, and within required time frames as needed. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Perform all assembly operations on any of the assembly lines using standard work and OMS guides

Follow standard work and OMS guides for assemblies of the cylinder build process including testing for quality and adjusting mechanisms as required to meet specifications

Build pre-assemblies for stations requiring these assemblies

Restocking materials as needed to minimize build delays

Build cylinders for takt attainment counts to meet customer demand

Record all downtime minutes with detailed explanation of missed takt hours

Perform quality checks on parts and products using standard work and OMS guides

Follow safety regulations; keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly using 5S standards

May perform other duties as assigned and extend into other areas as needed

Flexibility to work overtime as required

Perform tasks in a timely and accurate mannerKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to establish and maintain effective work relationships

Ability to work effectively in independent situations and exercise good judgment to reach sound conclusions

Ability to use Kanban workflow for optimal build performance

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, schedules, rules, procedures, etc.

Ability to read, interpret, and perform from various documents, including method sheets, assembly drawings, production reports, safety rules, printed shop schedules, blueprints, Kanban cards/boards, operating maintenance instruction and procedure manuals, etc.

Ability to properly identify components and gain extensive parts knowledge

Ability to identify and obtain appropriate parts for work station operation

Ability to use CRT and data entry technologies (bar code, key entry);
Ability to work from and use the AS400 computer application

General knowledge of machinery, specifically related to areas of responsibility

Ability to judge distances, spatial relationships, and perform visual and/or mechanical inspections; ability to distinguish colors and finishes

Basic math and computer skills

Ability to perform jobs at the same or lower labor grade than current jobPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to frequently lift up to 5 pounds, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and rarely lift up to 60 pounds. Any lifts over 35 pounds should be done with assistance.

Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity; ability to use fingers and hands to feel, handle, or squeeze; reach with hands and arms; twist/turn body; perform repetitive motions

Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, frequently and for extended periods of time Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawlMECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use two hand palm buttons

Ability to use pneumatic tools

Ability to use testing equipmentENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSExposure to various chemicals including greases, oils, and adhesives in safe exposure amounts and approved for use in our facility by EHSExposure to temperature changes

Exposure to moderate noise levels with intermittent loud noises

Exposure to vibration

Exposure to dirt and/or dust Exposure to sharp objects and parts

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, protected by approved guarding and controlsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirements:

COMPENSATION This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Base Hourly Range: $17.50-$24.95 The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Bonus Eligible:
Yes This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee and are subject to change as necessitated by operational requirements.

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