Manufacturing Associate 1

Andersen Corporation • Strathroy-Caradoc, ON

5d • CA$23 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

KML Windows Inc., a division of Andersen Corporation, is seeking a Manufacturing Associate responsible for fabrication, supermarket, and assembly operations. The incumbent of this position will manage the flow of material throughout the plant by performing daily duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete work on schedule.
• Proven ability to understand and adhere to all process controls as documented (SWDs, JBAs, CPs).
• Ability to read and understand reports and a willingness to cross train on several operations.
• Possess communication, teamwork, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Dependability/punctuality.
• Ability to interpret drawings and dimensions.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude with the ability to interact effectively with other departments.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and stand for long periods.
• Ability to read a tap measure.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe manner and follow safe work practices and policies.
• Help ensure co-workers are working safely and following safety requirements.
• Follow all applicable procedures, Standardized Work, Control Plans, and Product Specifications.
• Interpret customer requirements based on production paperwork and CAD drawings.
• Assemble wooden products.
• Assist in identifying training needs and propose ideas to improve quality metrics.
• Learn, understand and implement Andersen Management Systems (AMS) and continuous improvement concepts.
• Participate in defining and improving standard work.
• Support and participate in Employee Engagement activities.
• Work to an established rate as defined by customer demand and Standardized Work.
• Follow defined clean-up times.
• Engage in cross-training to maintain flexibility and adaptability to support resource planning.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and use hand tools as required.
• Identify problems; communicate issues to Work Center Leads and Supervisors.
• Assist with training co-workers.
• Support a respectful workplace.
• Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management.

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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