Conversion Assembler

STIHL • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service. With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team! This role is responsible for assembling products, such as chain saw power heads, trimmer power heads, or other portable power tools, working at a bench or on an assembly line. The assembler will efficiently perform multiple line and bench stations so that assignments can vary based on production need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasional standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms to retrieve, grasp, or lift small parts or assembly items.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
• Complete in satisfactory manner ISO 14001 and 9000, and other safety training courses as prescribed.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ month of related experience preferred.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Positions parts according to knowledge of unit being assembled or following blueprints.
• Fastens parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, or other fasteners with the use of small hand tools, such as pneumatic screwdrivers, etc.
• Refills stock of assembly materials, such as bolts, small machined parts, etc. as needed to maintain required productivity level.
• Assists with station breakdown and set-up as production requirements change.
• Follows all defined safety procedures and uses judgment to ensure safe work methods.
• Completes work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 9000, and other safety training courses as prescribed.
• Assumes additional related responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED