Mechanical Assembler

Nu-Way Industries, Inc. • Elk Grove Village, IL

5d

About The Position

Responsible for the mechanical assembly of components and packaging parts in preparation for storage or shipment.
Uses hand held manual or power (pneumatic or battery) tools to produce parts within specifications.
Applies labels and decals to parts using sample part as a guide and as instructed.
Visually inspects parts prior to packaging and when required, inspects and uses tape measure and calipers on parts to ensure dimensions are maintained.
Counts parts to ensure job quantity is accurate and production rates are being met or improved upon.
Records production and indirect activities in manufacturing execution system (MES) to accurately report production activities including time spent, quantity produced and any rejected parts.
Notifies Supervisor or Lead person about parts that are not made per specifications.
Properly packages parts in designated boxes or on skids to make sure they are stored and transported without damage.
Uses MES stations to produce move labels to attach to finished part containers identifying customer, part number, quantity, and shop order information.
Identifies, labels and returns unused components such as hardware to Supervisor or Lead person after completion of mechanical assembly activities.
Works independently or as team member to produce parts in most efficient manner utilizing lean methodology whenever possible.
Cross trains through all mechanical assembly tasks when working as team member on a production process line.
Communicates with coworkers and supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate job activities.
Follows all safety procedures and wears safety equipment or apparel, as required.
Performs all job functions to meet acceptable quality and performance standards.
Ensures work area is maintained in a clean and orderly manner and company tools are returned at end of shift to the Assembly Supervisor or Lead person.

Requirements

• No prior work experience required
• Mechanical aptitude is needed.
• Basic math skills are necessary

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience or familiarity with assembly tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of components and packaging parts
• Use hand held manual or power tools to produce parts within specifications
• Apply labels and decals to parts
• Visually inspect parts
• Count parts to ensure job quantity is accurate
• Record production activities in MES
• Package parts properly
• Use MES stations to produce move labels
• Identify, label and return unused components
• Work independently or as team member
• Cross train through all mechanical assembly tasks
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisor
• Follow all safety procedures
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area

Benefits

• Group Medical, Dental and Vision insurance available at 31st day of full-time employment.
• Company-provided Term Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 90 days of employment.
• Participation in our 401(k) program on the 1st of the month following or coinciding 30 days if employment, which includes fully vested company matching.
• Short and Long Term Disability program after 1st year of employment.
• Company Paid Holidays after 30 days employment.
• IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLA)
• Vacation Time is based on employment anniversary and will be given per the following schedule: 1 week after 6 months, 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 2 years, 3 weeks after 5 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees