Kennedy Valve - Assembler

McWane, Inc.•Elmira, NY

3d•$31

About The Position

An Assembler assembles finished products, including hydrants and valves, and their trim and accessory parts. The work is physically demanding and involves using pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, machinery, and direct physical labor. Assemblers may work at different workstations or on production lines as needs and product models change. The position requires working first and/or second shift, cleaning the work area as necessary, and following other job-related instructions from a supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk throughout the facility.
Ability to lift 50 pounds as required.
Ability to perform repetitive lifting of smaller products and assisted lifting of heavier products, as well as bending, twisting, and reaching overhead.
Must be able to work first and/or second shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months to one year of heavy manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience using impact gear and/or other pneumatic tools.

Responsibilities

Place parts in specified relationships to one another.
Perform quality checks on products and parts.
Maintain production equipment and machinery.
Use pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and direct physical labor in assembly processes.
Bolt or otherwise fasten parts together.
Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
Operate equipment to perform fitting or fastening operations on an assembly line.
Work at different workstations as production needs require.
Work on production lines where tasks vary as different models are scheduled.
Package finished products and prepare them for shipment.
Clean the work area as necessary.

Benefits

Starting wages of $30.74 and up, based on position.
Second-shift hourly differential of $0.80.
Longevity pay of $0.10 per hour for every two years worked, capped at $1.20.
Trainer pay of $1.00 per hour for assigned training.
80 hours of paid sick leave, prorated based on start date, with the option to sell back unused leave at year-end.
Twelve paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Healthcare starting at $343 per month.
Company-paid life insurance.
Company-paid sickness and accident insurance.
Company contribution of $1.00 per hour worked to the employee's 401(k).
An additional 50% company match on a 4% employee contribution.
Overtime pay after eight hours in a day.