1st Shift Assembler (Mayville)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. is seeking an assembler to produce components by assembling parts and subassemblies for our products. You will study assembly instructions and blueprints, gather parts, and position components for accurate assembly.

Responsibilities include measuring, testing fit, and adjusting dimensions to meet specifications while maintaining safety and efficiency. Experience in a technical setting and forklift operation are beneficial for this on-site Wisconsin role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Experience with light electrical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly.
• Forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of reading blueprints and torque values.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and coordinate with other departments.
• Aptitude to take and execute orders accurately.
• High school degree, diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, self-motivation and multi-tasking.
• Good finger and hand dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specs and parts lists, gathering parts and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by checking connections for fit and fastening parts.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed components.
• Identifies and resolves assembly problems by adjusting dimensions and notifying supervisor.
• Maintains equipment by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Keeps a safe, clean work environment by adhering to procedures and regulations.
• Manages supplies by checking stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
• Conserves resources by efficient use of equipment and materials.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team efforts by achieving related results.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Team coordination

Dexterity

Self-motivation

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Order execution

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Blueprint reading

Torque values

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Assembly Manager, the Assembler is primarily responsible produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies for products.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists; gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Verifies specifications by measuring completed component.
• Resolves assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications; notifying supervisor to obtain additional resources.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents actions by completing production and quality forms.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience with light electrical assembly and/or heavy equipment assembly.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge in blue prints reading and torque values.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently.
• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from is accredited institution.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self motivation skills and ability to multi-task.
• Good finger and hand dexterity.

Equal opportunity employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.