3rd shift Mechanical Assembler

General Plastics Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

General Plastics Inc is seeking an experienced assembler to perform a wider array of bench assemblies based on more than one year of experience, with supervision. You will identify quality issues and assemble parts to established production standards or above.

You will follow the Job Traveler, read prints, and use fixtures and hand tools to assemble components. The role requires independence, adherence to 5S/Lean, and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Assembly skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic job travelers, prints, and instructions.
• Attention to detail and quality control mindset is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Logs into all jobs you are assigned to.
• Reads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.
• Pulls components according to the Bill of Material.
• Reads mechanical and assembly prints and verifies parts match prints.
• Uses fixtures and hand tools to assemble components with independence.
• Assists in training other Assembly Operator II’s.
• Counts parts accurately and labels correctly.
• Packages parts and labels containers properly.
• Updates information into the system accurately.
• Keeps work area clean and organized following 5S standards.
• Ensures all paperwork is complete and turned in at shift end.
• Follows safety procedures and Lean Manufacturing practices.

Skills

Assembly skills

Quality awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Perform a wider array of bench assemblies based on experience of usually more than one year in department, working with only general supervision.Able to independently identify quality issues and make assemblies at or above established production standards.

Essential Duties and Tasks:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Logs into all jobs you are assigned to.
• Reads the Job Traveler and follows requirements.
• Pulls components according to the Bill of Material.
• Reads mechanical and assembly prints.Verifies assembled parts match prints.
• Uses assembly fixtures, hand tools, clamps, hand weights, glues etc. to assemble components with independence.
• Assists in the training of Assembly Operator II’s.
• Counts parts accurately and uses the correct part labels.
• Packages parts and labels gaylords properly.
• Enters information into E2 accurately.
• Ensures all consumable production supplies are replenished to acceptable visual standard.
• Ensures area is clean and organized.Makes sure all 5S tools are in place and accounted for.
• Ensures all paperwork is complete, accurate, and turned in at the end of the shift.
• Follows all safety procedures to create a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Abides by 5S and Lean Manufacturing in the Assembly department.
• Demonstrates continual improvement in quality and quantity of work performed.
• Other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Assembly skills required.
• Quality Control (QC) experience helpful.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as the Employee Handbook, safety rules, and Job Travelers.
• Able to communicate effectively with other employees, office personnel and management.

Mathematical & Reasoning Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Able to interpret a variety of specifications and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand while using limbs and requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying and moving parts, materials, and products.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a hot or cool, dirty, dusty, and sometimes noisy environment.