Assembler - 1st Shift

Elkhart Plastics; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics is seeking a reliable Trim/ Assembly associate to produce parts to quality standards in a busy manufacturing setting. You will prepare tools and work instructions, trim products, and move finished pieces to staging areas while meeting daily targets.

Responsibilities include reading and following work instructions, using hand and power tools, inspecting parts for quality, and collaborating with team members to maintain safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and organizational skills.
• Must have supervision abilities and the ability to read and write in English.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure information and tools needed for each job are ready before starting.
• Pull and review Work Instructions prior to starting a job.
• Bundle product after trimming and move to staging location.
• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.
• Review production priorities and meet training requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Supervision abilities

English literacy

Hand and power tools

Basic computer skills

Read tape measure and calipers

Job description

Shift Schedule and Pay:

1st shift: Monday thru Thursday 6:00am to 4:30pm : $20.00 per hour

Job Overview:

The responsibility of the Trim/ Assembly is to produce various products to efficiency and quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all necessary information and tools required for each job are in place before work begins.
• Pull and review Work Instructions prior to starting a job.
• Bundles product properly after trimming and move to required staging location.
• Complete all assigned projects by the due date.
• Review production priorities.
• Must meet or exceed all training requirements including those related to quality standards and attend scheduled shift meetings or other meetings required.
• Meets or exceeds production targets.
• Produces trimmed products using various methods designated for the job. These methods include, but not limited to:
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Inspects product for conformance to quality standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Supervision Abilities.
• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read a tape measure and calipers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred

Working Conditions

Able to work in a hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include, but not limited to:

• Ovens and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Frequently positions self to maneuver around the parts, materials, and molds. Must be able to operate the hand and tools and write legible.