Assembler

Assembler I Job Description:

PRODUCTION ASSEMBLER I

Purpose of the Position:

The Assembler I is responsible for maintaining accuracy, quality, and efficiency while performing light assembly duties and production tasks.

The position reports to the Production Supervisor at Milwaukee Tool.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00am-3:00pm

2nd Shift: Monday- Thursday 3:00pm-1:00am

Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday7:00am-7:00pm

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Light assembly and packaging of product

General warehouse duties: stacking, moving, arranging product

Maintains expected productivity output levels and completes assignments as scheduled

Builds assemblies to quality standards and print or work order specifications

Follows verbal and written procedures including when modified by a Lead or Supervisor

Maintains a clean and organized work environment including after task clean up, returning tools to designated locations and swept floor

Flexibility in daily tasks including rotating positions and changing work stations

Possibly operating minor machinery or equipment to aid in production processes

Adheres to IB implemented safety standards including (PPE), work practice controls, and OSHA guidelines

Is willing to learn new tasks, procedures and assemblies as needed

Listens, understands and follows instructions while learning new assignments

Recognizes unusual circumstances and asks questions to Team Leads when necessary

Requests are completed with a good attitude and by needed deadlines

May be assigned special projects and other duties

Skills & Qualifications:

Possess manual dexterity and good coordination

Must have good oral and written communication skills

Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills (including adding, subtracting, calculating percentages, converting minutes to hours, and performing basic Algebra)

Possess necessary basic computer skills for accessing and printing documents/labels

Possess ability to resolve minor problems, recognize normal and unusual situations

Ability to work with manual and/or power equipment and tools

Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude

Is able to follow assembly simple production diagrams

Demonstrates strong multitasking skills in a fast paced environment

Accuracy and attention to detail required

Coachable and applies instruction immediately

Maintains a positive attitude and remains flexible to changing work environment

Education and/or Experience:

HS diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Previous production, assembly or packaging related experience preferred

Has worked independently and as part of a team

Basic English skills to understand quality, safety, work instructions, personnel information, etc.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The employee may be required to frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Prolonged standing of eight or more hours a day

Frequent walking

Occasional bending, crouching, twisting, reaching

Employees may be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in certain work cells

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.