Assembler II

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Village of Honeoye Falls (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock ownership plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks an Assembler I to produce and assemble parts across manual and semi-automated benches. You will run multiple work centers, execute basic setups, and maintain production rates while adhering to quality standards.

Training others and handling data entry may be involved as part of daily duties. Applicants typically hold a High School Diploma or equivalent, can lift up to 33 lbs, and possess 1–3 years of assembler experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Able to learn business operating systems.
• Good manual dexterity; able to sit or stand for 8 hours.
• Able to lift up to 33 lbs.
• Able to train others and demonstrate assembly techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce parts by operating manual and semi-automated benches to meet at least 80% productivity.
• Set up activities on manual and semi-automated benches; troubleshoot and repair where needed.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure defect-free products and follow 5S procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

About the role

Trained and able to produce parts and assemble parts on all manual, hand-assembly work benches, and also on all semi-automated assembly benches. Able to run multiple machines simultaneously and maintain standard production rates. Perform basic setup and operator duties of the following work centers including understanding Standard Work instructions, performing operator Preventative Maintenance on equipment. Able to run a combination of 15 yellow and orange work centers as defined by the Assembly skills matrix. May include some basic level one Assembler III work centers.

Compensation: $18.00-$21.00

What you will be doing

• Able to accurately produce parts by operating all manual, semi-automated work benches to achieve and maintain at least the minimum productivity rate of 80%.
• Perform set up activities, if trained and as required, on all manual work benches and semi-automated benches/machines. (May include fully automated machines) Able to trouble shoot equipment and do machine repairs.
• Perform quality checks, audits and inspections to ensure products are defect free. Follow established process and procedures to achieve zero quality defects.
• Enter data into the business software as required to complete the assembly job. If required, use the core system to collect and record data.
• Follow standard work procedures before, during and at the end of the shift as defined by the department guidelines. (5S)

About you

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Able to learn business operating systems.
• Good manual dexterity, able to sit or stand for 8-hour shift.
• Able to lift/push/pull up to 33 lbs.
• Able to train others and demonstrate proper assembly techniques.
• Quality and Safety conscious.
• Able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to learn to use measuring instruments.
• 1-3 years successful experience as an Assembler I, maintaining production rates at or above established rates.

How will we reward you

• Competitive base pay
• Generous time off - starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan - Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3-year vesting period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
• Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including; short term, Long Term, and Life
• Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees