Assembler

Northern Tool + Equipment; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

Northern Tool + Equipment is looking for an assembler for the 1st shift, Monday-Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm. The position involves assembling products like generators and pressure washers while ensuring high quality and safety. Candidates should have a high school education and mechanical aptitude. Responsibilities include using hand tools, meeting production goals, and maintaining a positive work environment. Starting pay is $18.50/hour, with opportunities for overtime on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Ability to work accurately with numbers and details.
• Demonstrated ability to handle varied projects.
• Ability to complete projects with general instructions and within time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products in a timely and high-quality manner.
• Operate various hand tools necessary for production.
• Review goals and contribute to team efforts.

Skills

Mechanical ability or aptitude

Strong organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools (air drills, screw guns)

Job description

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday work schedule, 10-hour days.

6:00am-4:30pm. OT on Fridays as needed.

$18.50/hour starting base pay.

Primary Objective of Position

To assemble products in a manner that is timely, qualitative, efficient and safe.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Follows written procedures to assemble products in a timely manner.
• Ensures high quality of each product assembled.
• Operates various hand tools, such as air drills and screw guns, as necessary for production.
• Works on different areas of the lines, such as generator, pressure washer or log splitter line, as production schedule dictates.
• Reviews Tier 1 board containing goal and number of units achieved each day and works towards group goals and schedule attainment.
• Maintains a positive attitude and work in manner that promotes a safe working environment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
• Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

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.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Mechanical ability or aptitude preferred.
• Ability to work accurately with numbers and details.
• Demonstrated ability to handle varied projects.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of Company policies and procedures as related to this position.
• Ability to complete projects with general instructions and within time constraints.
• Ability to consistently and efficiently perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.

• Ability to speak and hear verbal instructions.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk.
• Frequent wrist and/or hand movement is required.
• Must occasionally lift, move and/or carry up to 70 pounds.
• Work at heights of up to 35 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in the position.

Northern Tool + Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.