1st Shift General Assembler

Franklin Electric Co.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Electric Co. in Madison, Wisconsin, is hiring a 1st Shift General Assembler to prepare and assemble products according to production schedules. The candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and preferably 6 months of experience in manufacturing.

This role involves operating workstations, following detailed instructions, and meeting production goals while working in a team environment. Basic knowledge of computers is required. The position requires physical ability for lifting and working in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience in a manufacturing position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, test, and package according to the production schedule.
• Meet daily production schedule as assigned.
• Operate workstations to complete assembly.
• Comply with operating instructions and regulatory requirements.
• Report quality or process problems to Production Supervisor.

Skills

Working with hand and power tools

Reading and understanding documents

Interpersonal skills for teamwork

Ability to perform under stress

Flexibility in performing tasks

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

1st Shift General Assembler

Department: Manufacturing / Operations / Quality

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US - Wisconsin - Madison

Reporting To: Jeremy Lewis

Compensation: $19.00 / hour

Description

Responsible for preparing, assembling, testing, and packaging according to the production schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, assembling, testing, and packaging according to operating instructions.
• Meets daily production schedule as assigned.
• Operates various workstations to complete assembly of scheduled parts.
• Comply with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements per Franklin Fueling Systems.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Report problems with quality, process, equipment, and materials to Production Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and Abilities

• Works with various hand and power tools.
• Reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Utilizes common sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
• Provides accurate work on a consistent basis meeting precise tolerances and standards.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment performing a variety of frequently changing tasks.
• Ability to work alone effectively under stress and in situations dangerous to self or others.
• Completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Six months or more experience working in a manufacturing type position (preferred).

Computer Skills

• Basic computer knowledge (required).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:
• Continually required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 lbs.; stand.
• Regularly required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs.; push or pull; walk.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.; sit; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, or ramps; turn wrenches, valves, or handles; bend or twist; use upper extremities; reach above shoulders; reach to full extension.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include regular peripheral viewing; viewing length changes; close viewing with depth perception; and occasional distance viewing.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the need to perceive the spoken voice clearly and the need to hear warning signals up to 70 dbs with or without assistance.
• Specific speech abilities regularly required by this job include comprehensible speech.