Shutter Assembler - 1st Shift

Westlake•Elkland, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shutter Assembler is responsible for precision assembly of materials, components, and sub-assemblies in one of the company’s branded product lines. The role is performed in a factory setting and uses standard work directions on an assembly line. Assemblers ensure products meet quality standards, track production against machine quotas, report malfunctions, and contribute to plant performance through safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The position operates within a team environment using lean manufacturing methodology and requires regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility. The work involves operating electrical, hydraulic, and air-activated hand tools; using precision measuring equipment and handheld power tools; and reading blueprints, drawings, and work directions. The position requires basic computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office expected within 12 months. Physical and environmental conditions include prolonged standing, repetitive tasks, lifting and moving items up to 50 pounds, working in hot conditions that may exceed 100°F, and exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, metals, solvents, and other atmospheric conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety-toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, CR gloves, and compliant ear protection in designated noisy areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to two years of experience in a relevant field.
Working knowledge and basic experience using precision measuring equipment.
Working knowledge and basic experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings.
Working knowledge and basic experience using computers and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Working knowledge and basic experience using handheld power tools.
Ability to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office within 12 months.
Ability to stand for up to 8–12 hours per shift.
Ability to kneel, squat, bend or twist at the waist, and stack parts at or above head height.
Full range of motion in shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and hands to inspect, pack, and stack finished parts.
Ability to complete repetitive tasks at IMM cycle times as fast as every 30 seconds.
Ability to wear compliant ear protection in areas exceeding OSHA noise-threshold limits.
Ability to work in hot environments that can exceed 100°F, especially during summer months.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment: safety-toe shoes, ANSI Z87 eye protection, and CR gloves.
Ability to lift, move, or transport items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move or traverse throughout the facilities and ascend or descend stairs or ladders.
Ability to work around dust, chemicals, metals, solvents, and other substances in varying environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification in a relevant skill or trade.

Responsibilities

Comply with company safety policies and procedures, including applying the Company Safety Consequences Policy.
Fasten or assemble light and medium-size parts in a factory setting.
Operate electrical, hydraulic, and air-activated hand tools.
Read and follow standard work directions on the assembly line.
Ensure each piece meets quality standards during assembly.
Track production numbers to ensure the quota per machine is met.
Report machine malfunctions.
Work in a team environment using lean manufacturing methodology.
Support plant performance through safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Maintain regular attendance, timeliness, and scheduling flexibility.