Assembler/Laborer - Leiters Ford

BraunAbility Americas; Leiters Ford (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BraunAbility Americas is seeking an Assembler Laborer I to join their manufacturing team in Leiters Ford, Indiana. This entry-level position involves basic assembly processes and requires a strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and the capacity to work effectively as part of a team.

Ideal candidates will possess skills like problem solving and a willingness to learn continuous improvement techniques. A high school diploma or GED is required. The work environment involves regular exposure to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels.

Qualifications

• Willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Basic mathematical skills for measuring and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret work instructions for assembly processes.
• Use hand and power tools for mechanical assembly.
• Inspect products during or after assembly.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.
• Practice problem solving and troubleshooting within the team.
• Cross train in other areas of the department as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good manual dexterity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Assembler Laborer I is an entry-level position within a manufacturing environment, responsible for the basic assembly processes according to established job breakdown sheets. This role requires following detailed instructions and standard procedures to ensure products meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Read, learn, understand and interpret work instructions and other instructions written or verbal to complete assembly of products according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures to complete mechanical assembly of products.
• Inspect parts and products as necessary, during or after assembly, according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Practice problem solving and troubleshooting techniques as part of a team responsible for continuous improvement of products and processes.
• Cross train in other areas of department as needed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers and management.
• Continue to drive LEAN knowledge and use the tools to identify and assist with continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and practice continuous improvement techniques such as 5S, one-piece flow, value stream mapping, set-up reduction, and more.
• Senior assembler qualifications: must know all jobs within their team lead’s area.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Language: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English; ability to write simple correspondence; ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to read blueprints and use a tape measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions; ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Minimum Requirements

H.S. diploma/GED preferred. BraunAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.