Assembly Technician - 1st shift

Emerson•Southaven, MS

About The Position

The Assembly Technician supports production flow across LV, HV, and Assembly cells by coordinating prioritized work, replenishing materials, supporting rework, and helping resolve day-to-day production challenges. The role ensures production areas have the materials, tools, equipment, and supplies needed for efficient operation, and monitors safety, quality, productivity, and performance. The technician trains and coaches associates on standard work and operational requirements, communicates production needs and constraints to leadership, and helps balance workloads across departments. The position also ensures quality inspections and production records are completed accurately, verifies that nonconforming materials are handled according to procedures, and promotes a Quality at the Source culture and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Assembly experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or supporting team members in a production setting.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot production issues, and adapt to changing business needs.
Basic computer skills and ability to accurately complete production records and documentation.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift materials as required to perform essential job functions.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience in assembly, manufacturing, or production operations.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
Familiarity with quality inspection processes, nonconforming material procedures, and root cause problem-solving.
Previous experience serving in a lead, trainer, mentor, or team support capacity.
Experience with production scheduling, material flow, and inventory replenishment processes.
Understanding of safety regulations and best practices in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Drive prioritized work through LV, HV, and Assembly cells to maintain production flow and meet operational objectives.
Ensure production areas have the materials, tools, equipment, and supplies needed for efficient operation.
Perform proactive replenishment to prevent production interruptions and downtime.
Support rework activities and help resolve day-to-day production challenges.
Train and coach associates on standard work procedures, operational requirements, and best practices.
Monitor safety, quality, productivity, and overall performance in assigned production areas.
Communicate production requirements, training needs, resource constraints, and operational concerns to leadership.
Help balance workloads and coordinate workflow across departments.
Ensure quality inspections, documentation, and production records are completed accurately and on time.
Verify nonconforming materials are identified, contained, labeled, and processed according to established procedures.
Support associates in understanding quality standards, inspection techniques, and defect identification methods.
Promote a Quality at the Source culture by encouraging associates to inspect their work and address quality concerns promptly.
Contribute to a safe, inclusive, collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.