General Assembler

ITW•Fairmont, MN

5d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The General Assembler performs assembly-related operations involving electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. Work may include strain gage bonding, wiring and soldering, calibration, testing, potting, and general mechanical assembly. The regular schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a half-hour lunch each day. Overtime is scheduled as needed, extending into Fridays and occasionally Saturdays; scheduled overtime is typically shorter workdays. The role may involve working at different workstations and on different product lines to meet customer or company objectives. Employees may periodically work with materials designated as potentially hazardous, with Safety Data Sheets available and regularly reviewed. The role requires following instructions and safety policies, maintaining quality and typical production output, completing paperwork and computer data entry, and collaborating positively with team members. Employees should be able to self-manage paid time off and are encouraged to participate in voluntary overtime when offered.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Self-management, problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic counting skills.
Ability to follow English-language instructions from work orders, work aids, blueprints, sales orders, and other employees.
Ability to retain training and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to collaborate positively and productively with team members of all backgrounds.
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, punctuality, and quality orientation.
Ability to follow safety and company policies.
Ability to work an 8–10-hour shift and perform highly repetitive duties.
Above-average dexterity and hand-eye coordination, with continuous grasping and pinching using both hands.
Ability to physically move or assist in moving equipment.
Ability to wear steel- or composite-toed safety shoes, eye protection, and hearing protection for the entire shift.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent hand use and reaching, occasional standing, walking, lifting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

Basic soldering experience.
Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding experience.
Desire to participate in voluntary overtime when offered.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly operations on electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical components, subassemblies, and final assemblies, including activities such as bonding, wiring, soldering, calibration, testing, potting, and mechanical assembly.
Operate appropriate power tools, hand tools, lift-assist devices, and material-moving equipment.
Work at a variety of workstations and on a variety of products.
Retrieve parts from various heights, including floor level and overhead.
Read and comprehend drawings, work aids, and safety documents.
Follow safety and housekeeping practices, including participating in the 5S program and Continuous Improvement activities.
Conduct preventive maintenance as appropriate and report equipment issues requiring technician review.
Assist in directing workflow and training others as required by the supervisor.
Communicate collaboratively and positively with team members.
Demonstrate technical and quality proficiency and attain production output consistent with typical employees.
Arrive by the scheduled start time, follow the break schedule, and return to the workstation on time.
Use computers and terminals to log in and out, submit time-off requests, complete paperwork, and enter data.
Work on different product lines as needed to meet customer or company objectives.