Assembly Operator

ASSEMBLY OPERATOR

Manage automated, semi‑automated, and hand‑automated assembly machines, continually troubleshoot and optimize performance while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Run, troubleshoot, inspect, and changeover assembly machines.
• Participate in day‑to‑day problem solving to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Perform general assembly functions including labeling, dunnage management, part loading, part packout, part inspection, and documentation for traceability and product flow.
• Provide training on new processes and support new operators when assigned.
• Move material at various stages using pallet trucks or manually.
• Handle 5S housekeeping duties as assigned by production managers or engineering staff.

• Support production operations and system enhancements to improve uptime, quality, efficiency, and TPM performance.
• Maintain a safe workplace and reduce negative environmental impacts in line with EHS policies and procedures.

• Promote and actively support a safety‑first culture, identify and report unsafe conditions, and stop work when necessary.
• Abide by the location’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy and all related ISO 14001 requirements.
• Understand all environmental aspects of the job and report or stop any activity that does not conform to policy or could cause injury.

• Identify and address non‑conforming work, materials, or procedures promptly.
• Initiate action to prevent non‑conformities and, when appropriate, stop further work on suspect products.
• Demonstrate accountability, honesty, and transparency when outcomes deviate from plans.
• Follow 5S principles by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and improving work areas, and suggest improvements for excellence.

• Consistently meet high standards of safety, quality, integrity, and performance.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Engage in constructive conversations, seeking first to understand and speaking with respect.
• Support leadership to meet plant and business unit objectives.
• Fulfill all other duties as assigned.

• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds continuously during loading, unloading, and packing operations.
• Stand or walk continuously (100% of the time) with appropriate PPE in the work areas.
• Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects frequently, employing hand and arm movements.
• Occasionally stoop or bend forward at waist height.
• Maintain good visual acuity, depth perception, and color differentiation.
• Work within a plant environment with noise exposure; PPE may be required.

• General learning ability for problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Form perception/ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects.
• Finger dexterity/ability to manipulate small objects rapidly or accurately.
• Manual dexterity/ability to move hands easily and skillfully in placing and turning motions.

• Hourly rate starts at $24.27 per hour and progresses to $25.27; night premium $0.50 for second and third shifts.
• Shift hours: 2:45 p.m. – 11:15 p.m. or 10:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m., second or third shift (Mon‑Fri).
• Medical PPO with high deductible, dental, vision (basic and enhanced), life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance, life lock, and additional benefit options.
• 401(k) with enhanced contribution and matching program.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.