Assembler I- Munnsville

Briggs & Stratton, LLC.; Village of Munnsville (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking an entry-level assembler in New York to read blueprints, assemble parts, and work on an assembly line with supervision. You will use hand and air tools, maintain safety and 5S standards, and contribute to efficiency and quality on the line.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to read schematics, and good English communication. This is an on-site, full-time role with physical work requirements.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; suitable for beginners.
• Must read blueprints and manufacturing instructions.
• LEAN principles understood for continuous improvement.
• Fluency in English required.
• Physically capable for lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow blueprints, routers, specifications, and other instructions to assemble parts.
• Work on an assembly line as a team member under supervision.
• Fasten parts using hand/air tools.
• Maintain department efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Follow safety procedures including PPE and 5S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Hand/air tools

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Blueprints/schematics

LEAN thinking

Basic math

English fluency

Education

High School diploma

GED

Job description

Compensation Data

For this position, the expected hourly wage is $20.00 per hour USD commensurate with experience. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Position Description

Performs entry level repetitive bench or line assembly operations to produce products and/or components according to specifications.

Job Responsibilities

1. Reads and follows blueprints, routers, specifications and other instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion.
2. Under the direction and guidance of a lead or supervisor, performs entry level work on an assembly line as a team member and completes various tasks as different models of product move along line. Refers questions to lead or supervisor.
3. Bolts, clips, screws, or otherwise fastens parts together in relationship to each other in accordance with the process manual and work order instructions.
4. Maintains department standards for efficiency, productivity, and quality.
5. Follows all established safety procedures including wearing required PPE and maintaining 5S standards.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a variety of hand/air tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electronic schematics and other manufacturing instructions.
• Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement
• Mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to make metric system conversions.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• Entry level position

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Moderate physical demand; often lifting/moving average weight (25 to 50 lbs/11-27 kgs), and occasionally lifting heavy weight materials (up to 70 lbs)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Billy Goat, and Branco brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.