Assembler

Cool Gear International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Disability Insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Holidays + floating days

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Membership reimbursement

Employee discounts

Impact opportunities

Job summary

Dometic is seeking an Assembler for the Stuart/Port St Lucie, Florida team to build quality products in a lean manufacturing environment. You will read instructions and CAD drawings, assemble components, and document actions in our ERP system while ensuring safety and quality standards.

The role requires reading schematics, working with hand tools, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required in a dynamic, global setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience in related discipline or post-secondary education.
• Meet department KPI standards (productivity, quality, cost, safety).
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformances.
• Willingness to take ownership of manufacturing processes.
• Electrical knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Read schematics, CAD drawings and work instructions.
• Quality control principles understood.
• Experience with hand tools: wire cutters, crimpers, drills.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; frequent standing/walking.
• Overtime/weekends may be required; maintain 5S.
• Computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assembler duties performed timely and safely to meet targets.
• Assemble wire harnesses and units using CAD drawings/work instructions.
• Identify and record problems related to product/process/quality.
• Strive for continuous improvement in product/process/quality systems.
• Complete manufacturing stages: counting, measuring, assembling, testing.
• Document work performed in ERP system.
• Maintain security of company property; comply with OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Use hand tools (wire cutters, crimpers, drills) to build units.
• Perform preventive maintenance as needed; report major issues.
• Resolve minor assembly problems by adjusting dimensions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing

Assembly

CAD drawings

Schematics reading

English proficiency

Quality control

5S

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ERP system

Measuring tools

Wire crimpers

Drills

Forklifts (preferred)

Job description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Assembler. This position reports to Production Supervisor and will work in Stuart/Port St Lucie, Florida.

About the position

As Assembler of the Stuart/Port St Lucie team, you will be involved in providing internal and external customers with quality products by working as a team player in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Assemblers will be required to read and interpret work instructions, drawings, and prints; assemble parts per instructions; check for correct fit and functions; operate test equipment; and document actions by completing quality and production forms.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Assembly duties must be performed timely and accurately, in a safe manner that achieves department productivity, quality, and cost targets, all while maintaining good housekeeping using the principles of 5S
• Assemble electronic wire harnesses and assembly units using CAD drawings and work instructions
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, or quality system
• Strive to develop and implement continuous improvement into all product, process, or quality systems
• Ability to complete all stages of the manufacturing process including accurately counting, measuring, assembling, and testing, as well as reading and understanding work instructions and drawings
• Assist in maintaining the security of company property
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• Use hand tools, including wire crimpers, measuring tools, and drills to build assembly units
• Document work performed using ERP system
• Assemblers may be required to perform preventive maintenance and notify maintenance and/or supervisor of major issues.
• Assemblers will be expected to resolve minor assembly problems by altering dimensions to meet specifications
• Other duties as assigned

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast-paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within manufacturing and assembly as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English
• Practical work experience in related discipline or post-secondary education
• Able to meet department KPI standards (productivity, quality, cost, and safety)
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of product, process, or quality system nonconformance
• Willingness to take ownership of manufacturing processes
• Electrical knowledge with strong mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to read schematics, CAD drawings, work instructions for assembly
• Good understanding of quality control principles
• Experience with use of hand tools including wire cutters, crimpers and drills.
• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds, lift up to 50 pounds
• Involves frequent standing and walking
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
• Computer experience helpful
• Ability to perform basic math skills and measurements
• Available to work overtime, including weekends as required, which may be for extended periods
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area using the principles of 5S

Preferred Skills:

• Troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
• Ability to suggest and implement cost-saving ideas
• Computer, analytical experience
• Practical work experience operating forklifts, hand jacks and other similar warehouse equipment helpful

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, energetic, forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards
• Maintain positive work environment
• Strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines both independently and within a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to be flexible with changing workload
• Be reliable and dependable for the schedule assigned

Dometic's Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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