Assembler

Ritchie Engineering•Bloomington, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ritchie Engineering Co., Inc. is a family-owned company that has been innovating HVAC & Refrigeration tools and test equipment for more than 75 years. From idea conception through development, production, and shipment; every team member plays a crucial role ensuring the quality, reliability, and efficiency of these American-made products. Schedule: Enjoy a 4-day work week, 10-hours a day (Monday–Thursday 6:00am and 4:30pm). Additional hours may be required during busier times What You Will be Doing: Perform all tasks involved in the production of assembling parts, inspection, and operating hand and power tools. Follow standard work instructions and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Employees may work in other departments in production as needs require. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Perform different functions using both hand and power tools
Ability to understand quality standards, methods and reporting as needed
Computer skills to perform clocking in and out as well as clocking in work orders
Ability to effectively communicate orally or in written form with co-workers cross-functionally
Proficiency in reading and writing in English
Highly organized, self-motivated and can work independently
Must be highly self-motivated, work with minimal supervision and be able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Will have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Planning: ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills as well as excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment
Syteline ERP system knowledge
Proficiency in reading and writing in English

Responsibilities

Performs assembly-type functions, using hand or power tools
Must have basic computer skills
Clock in and out of work orders
Ability to read work orders and work instructions
Complete proper paperwork daily
Place finished goods in the designated locations
Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Performs other related duties and assignments as required
All production workers are expected to be available to work in all areas of production
Other duties as assigned including training others on known processes
Consistently inspect each product and package to ensure that all products meet the company quality standards
Place finished goods on the designated pallet
Package different types of manifolds and/or 3-packs into boxes, plastic packaging, or clam shells
Operate electric winder to wind hoses before packaging
Print bar codes and labels
Label packages and boxes for shipping
Complete required paperwork and documentation
Ability to use and be exposed to Locktite, alcohol, oil, WD40 and O-ring grease
Require using some machinery: Heat sealing machine, drill press and electric winder