Assembler 1st Shift

Kids for the Future; Annandale (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a full-time, non-exempt assembler in Minnesota. You will assemble tooling per drawings, inspect products to meet customer and company specs, and package items according to requirements.

You will also train colleagues, perform maintenance, and participate in process improvements while handling inventory and software transactions. Required HS diploma/GED, basic computer skills, ability to read assembly drawings, and capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read assembly drawings.
• Experience with manufacturing software and ability to work with Word documents.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a team and follow procedures.
• Attention to quality and adherence to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble tools following procedures and engineering drawings.
• Inspect items produced against quality specifications.
• Package according to customer requirements.
• Initiate quality review on nonconforming components.
• Train others according to assembly, department and company procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot machines and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and complete transactions in manufacturing software.
• Create Word documents to identify components.

Skills

Reading drawings

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Lifting ability

Reading work orders

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Manufacturing software

Job description

• Base Pay $17.73 - $22.16 / Hour
• Job Category PRDCTN
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Duties:

• Assemble tools following respective procedures and engineering drawings.
• Ensure highest quality standards by inspecting items produced against quality customer and company specifications.
• Package according to standard or specific customer requirements.
• Initiate quality review process on nonconforming components.
• Train others according to assembly, department, and company procedures
• Conduct preventative maintenance, troubleshooting of machine and equipment, general housekeeping
• Initiate process improvements suggestions
• Inventory cycle counts
• Complete computer transactions in the manufacturing software.
• Transactions include MRO item moves to initiate repurchasing of shop supplies, transaction history to ensure quality standards are met, job completions, cycle counts, inventory moves.
• Occasionally create and print Word documents for identifying components.

Level of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of department/company policies and procedures including filling out forms.
• Intermediate problem solving skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of reading assembly drawings
• Intermediate knowledge of department manufacturing software screens and transactions
• Intermediate knowledge of general work practices and all tools/equipment in the area. Intermediate knowledge of assembly and packaging processes
• Basic reading and math skills
• Ability to read and understand work order information
• Ability to lift material
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
• Ability to work in a team environment, rotating work tasks without direct supervision
• Ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions
• Ability to operate all printers
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma/GED

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 25-50 pounds/frequent lifting of 10-24 pounds
• Occasional carrying of 25-50 pounds/Frequently carry 10-24 pounds
• Medium to high level of focus and concentration. Noise levels in some areas will recommend hearing protection
• Must be able to stand/walk frequently on hard surface
  

We offer benefits of medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, as well as other voluntary insurance options.