Production Assembler - 1st Shift: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
About The Position
The Production Assembler position assembles, programs, and tests TAPCO manufactured products. The position operates within a cell work environment where standardized work, Lean Manufacturing, and safety are practiced. This role requires flexibility to adapt quickly to change and a desire for growth. This position plays a key role in TAPCO’s prime metrics that feed directly into the companywide gainsharing program. A Production Assembler II will have a broad knowledge of Production tasks, performing some at high level. Cross trained with the ability to switch roles when needed.
Requirements
- Electronics – wiring diagrams, testing
- Mechanical ability - Assembly
- Able to read, and interpret electronic and mechanical work instructions, drawings, and schematics
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Communication skills – strong verbal, listening, and written
- Able to analyze and solve routine problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where some standardization exists.
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, testing
- Able to learn and accept feedback
- Able to work cooperatively in a team-based environment
- Detail oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in a team/cell environment
- Dependable
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
- Able to learn Lean manufacturing and 5
- Must be able to read, write, communicate and interpret English instructions
- Prior experience assembling panel, wire harnesses, and/or other electrical control
- Prior experience working in a team/cell based environment
- Able to lift 40 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- 1 – 2 years’ prior relevant experience within industry
- Lean Manufacturing and/or 5S
Responsibilities
- Interprets engineer drawings to ensure the correct parts are pulled and used
- Assembles custom orders according to engineered-to-order standards and documentation
- Programs and test finished products
- Pack products into wooden or cardboard containers or select preassembled containers using protective padding.
- Participates in cell changeovers from part to part
- Performs minor maintenance
- Solves routine problems
- Learns Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles and practice them on a daily basis
- Shares and supports ideas for improvement in group meetings
- Participates in group and individual improvement activities with team members, engineering and management
- Helps implement and support improvement ideas
- Communicate with Cell/Team Leader, Planner and Management as required
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Training Matrix Score between 85-169
Benefits
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation and Personal Time
- Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
- 401K Plan with Generous Employer Match and fully vested from day one
- Company-Funded PPE
- Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
- Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
