Assembler - 1st Shift ($19.75)

ABB Inc.; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Portland, TN, is hiring for a Production Associate who will read and interpret assembly diagrams, operate shop-floor machinery, and support target attainment on site.

You will follow 5S, lean and Kaizen practices, and help train new employees while maintaining a clean, organized workspace. Typical duties include visual quality inspections, boxing and labeling finished products, taping boxes, lifting up to 45 lbs, monitoring equipment, and following standardized work instructions to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one month or less similar or related work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request parts or supplies verbally or in writing.

Responsibilities

• Visual quality inspections.
• Place product in box with appropriate count in each box.
• Label product and boxes.
• Tape boxes.
• Lift and carry boxes up to 45 lbs.
• Monitor equipment operation.
• Assist in training of new employees.
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion - 5S.
• Follow standardized work instructions.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing efforts.
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Cover other positions following appropriate training as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Supervisor

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the unit in achieving the set production targets by adhering to the systems and processes. Each day, you will use machinery and equipment on the shop floor. You will also showcase your expertise by reading and interpreting the technical diagrams/instructions for assembly of products/systems/panels. The work model for the role is: on site. This role is contributing to the success of the ABB Installation Products - Portland, TN facility. You will be mainly accountable for:

• Visual quality inspections
• Place product in box with appropriate count in each box
• Label product and boxes
• Tape boxes
• Lift and carry boxes up to 45 lbs.
• Monitor equipment operation
• Assist in training of new employees
• Maintain work area in clean and orderly fashion - 5S
• Follow standardized work instructions
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing efforts
• Participate in Kaizen events
• Cover other positions following appropriate training as needed

Qualifications for the role:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum one month or less similar or related work experience
• Ability to understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request parts or supplies verbally or in writing

Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

We value people from different backgrounds.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website: www.abb.com

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