Entry Level Manufacturing Associate, 2nd shift

Job Description

Entry Level Manufacturing Associate, 2nd Shift – Wiremold Team, West Hartford, CT.

The role performs fabrication and assembly operations to produce products of all kinds, including complex operations.

• Fabrication and assembly activities include pressing, tapping, welding, sealing, labeling, stamping, counting, loading and unloading products and cartons and pallets; cutting to length and fabricating wires; assembling power/data devices into products including terminating connections and testing of assemblies or finished products; taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
• Potentially pack, seal, and label all raceway products utilizing tools and equipment as needed; make minor adjustments on assembling and packaging machines and small hand tools to maintain quality; taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
• Use a variety of hand tools, air screwdrivers, tapping machines, automatic and semi-automatic machinery.
• Record, maintain, and report on materials handled, packed, stored, or transported using applicable company systems.
• Place completed work in designated location, potentially using basic material handling equipment.
• Load and unload work in process to machines required in their rotation, including restarts and resets as needed.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good repair and maintain an orderly work area consistent with 5C practices and the Wiremold Production system.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools, equipment and small machines used in the performance of this function.
• Comply with all OSHA safety and Company safety procedures and work in a safe manner to assure both personal safety and safety to others.
• Perform all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
• Record quality and productivity information as necessary.
• May work alone with periodic supervision or may work with a group depending on the products being assembled or the tools and equipment being operated.
• Perform other work as directed by Group Leader or supervisor.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. High school education or equivalent.
• Six (6) months prior experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, ideally involving wiring and assembly. Other consideration may be given for prior experience with corporations who highly utilize continuous improvement activities.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform standard work processes.
• Must be able to perform all work assignments within the classification in a rotation within the work cell/department, in a productive and efficient way, producing work of good quality.
• Must be willing to cross train on all rotation assignments in the work cell/department.
• Must be able to work from the paperwork, including but not limited to blueprint or standard worksheets, when the work assignment requires.
• Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
• Must have good organizing and prioritization skills.

• Requires standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions; lifting up to 40 pounds; clear verbal communication; close visual inspection; and working in a manufacturing environment with machinery and potential hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer.