Assembler - 3rd Shift

Elkhart Plastics; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkhart Plastics is seeking a Trim/Assembly operator on the 3rd shift (Sunday through Wednesday, 7:30pm–6:00am) with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift premium. The role focuses on producing products efficiently while meeting quality standards in a hot, manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include preparing tools and instructions, trimming and bundling products, meeting due dates, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English reading and writing.
• Ability to review work instructions and adhere to quality standards.
• Willingness to learn and follow training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare information and tools before starting each job.
• 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.
• Align with production priorities and targets.
• Attend shift meetings and training as required.
• Meet or exceed production targets.
• Operate hand and power tools to trim and inspect products.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervision

English literacy

Hand tools

Power tools

Basic computer skills

Tape measure

Calipers

Other duties as assigned

Education

Manufacturing experience 1-2 years

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

Shift Schedule and Pay:

3rd shift: Sunday thru Wednesday 7:30pm to 6:00am : $20.00 per hour + $1.00 shift premium

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.