Mechanical Assembler I - 1st Shift (Onsite)

RTX • Wilson, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Mechanical Assembler I performs routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes. This role requires the use of simple hand tools and semi-automatic manufacturing equipment, including tools for welding, cutting, and measurement. The assembler is responsible for ensuring work is completed with high quality workmanship standards and safety, in a timely fashion, and in compliance with all company, city, state, and federal regulations. This is a 1st shift position, Monday-Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with potential for overtime. Key responsibilities include learning to set up, assemble, and load parts, demonstrating proper use of tools, and basic troubleshooting. The position emphasizes maintaining quality product standards, identifying defects, meeting customer deadlines, and adhering to quality systems. Assemblers will also participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives, audits, and acquire necessary skills and certifications. Maintaining a clean and orderly work area, participating in cleaning activities, and rotating to different workstations as business needs change are also part of the role. The assembler must report work progress and any failures to meet quality standards to a lead or supervisor, and interpret schematics or technical drawings to follow assembly instructions. Compliance with EH&S policies, wearing appropriate PPE, attending trainings, reporting unsafe practices, and recommending improvements are also required.

Requirements

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.
• Must be available for overtime, including extended workdays and weekends.
• This job requires a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• Career Readiness Certification (CRC) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up, assemble, and load parts.
• Demonstrate proper use of simple hand and machine tools with basic troubleshooting around machine set up and function.
• Learn to accurately read and follow procedures, routing, and other work instructions.
• Responsible for quality product standards with no defects.
• Able to identify part defects and escalate as needed.
• Responsible for building parts that meet customer deadlines and expectations while maintaining established safety and quality standards.
• Responsible to comply with applicable elements of quality systems and have working knowledge of how they apply to the product being produced.
• Participate in cost reduction plans and continuous improvement plans/events, as required.
• Participate in audits with positive communication practices.
• Acquire applicable skill/knowledge/certifications as required.
• Responsible for tracking and staying compliant with site training and recertification requirements.
• Maintain materials, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Responsible for participating in Daily, Weekly, and Monthly cleaning activities.
• Rotate to different workstations throughout shift as business needs change.
• Complete assigned tasks, not specifically listed, within the scope and skill level of this job description in support of department objectives and to develop individual skills.
• Check work methods and results for conformance to standards and re-instruct as required.
• Report to lead or supervisor on work progress and updates including conditions surrounding failures to meet quality standards.
• Comply with EH&S policies and procedures at all times, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Attend EH&S trainings as required.
• Report unsafe practices and/or conditions to the appropriate individuals to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Recommend improvements to EH&S practices to create a safer workplace.
• Successfully complete training modules associated with job grade.
• Interpret schematics and/or technical drawings and follow assembly instruction.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees