Assembler

ODL•Zeeland, MI

10d

About The Position

The Assembler performs daily manufacturing operations that may include operating mold machines, assembling blinds and insulated glass, packaging door glass, and pulling components from supermarkets. The role follows standard work and work-breakdown instructions to manufacture parts to quality and cycle-time standards, while contributing ideas and support for continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The team member may perform assembly, apply tapes and adhesives, use fasteners, test products, and pick or deliver components and materials. The role also includes inspecting parts and labels, packaging products to required standards, maintaining an organized workstation, building cartons and lids, moving materials, and sharing relevant information with the next shift. The assembler rotates among work centers as needed and cross-trains to perform three different manufacturing functions at rate. Other duties and projects may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more months of related experience and/or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence or postings, labels, and production schedules.
Ability to speak or write effectively in English and complete forms or requests for information.
Ability to stand for long periods, repeatedly bend and reach, and use hands to manipulate tools and parts.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Follow safety procedures, use required protective equipment, and complete daily checklists.
Follow standard work and work-breakdown instructions to meet product quality and cycle-time standards.
Assemble parts and perform related activities such as applying tapes and adhesives, using fasteners, testing, and picking or delivering components and materials.
Inspect parts and verify that components and finished goods meet quality standards and match label descriptions.
Communicate best practices and potential concerns to the next shift's team members.
Package parts according to packaging standards, including proper orientation and count.
Rotate and change work centers using the time clock as needed or daily.
Keep the workstation clean and organized according to 5S standards.
Build cartons, lids, and other packaging for workstations as required by the manufacturing schedule.
Assist with movement of materials into and out of the work area as needed.
Perform rework, special projects, continuous improvement projects, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Identify and submit ideas to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost; support improvements and changes.
Flex to other departments and positions as schedules and customer needs change.
Cross-train to gain the skills and knowledge to work at rate in three different manufacturing job functions.