Assembler

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.