Assembler/Operator I 701011

Springs Window Fashions; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Springs Window Fashions in Wisconsin is seeking a dependable assembler to construct a variety of blind styles to established quality standards. You will follow safety procedures, operate hand tools, input data into the computer, and help with testing and final inspection.

Join a team-driven environment where accuracy and productivity are valued. The role offers on-site work with daily huddles, training, and opportunities to contribute to packaging and shipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Follow set safety procedures.
• Team player with ability to work in a group.
• Set priorities and adapt to changing tasks.
• Be flexible in job assignments.
• Hand/eye coordination for assembling parts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assemble basic blind styles to established quality and timing standards.
• May perform pre-assembly tasks such as cutting fabric or headrail, selecting parts, and labeling.
• Perform testing and quality checks on blinds (visual, functional).
• Prepare blinds for packaging and shipment and assist with labeling and submission to packaging.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; follow safety policies and attend daily meetings.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team player

Prioritization

Flexibility

Hand-eye coordination

Basic computer skills

Productivity goals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

Assemble variety of basic blind styles within established standards for quality and timeliness.

Job Duties

• May perform pre-assembly responsibilities:
• May cut fabric or headrail.
• May pick parts.
• May do final bagging and labeling.
• May weigh fabric or rail and input data into computer database.
• Select blind off cart, following set procedures and established priority guidelines.
• Perform initial hand assembly of blind to allow for hanging, inspection and adjustment.
• Hang blind and perform initial inspection - parts fit together, adjust motor (if applicable), adjust clutch.
• Make necessary adjustments and re-inspect.
• Complete assembly process - add end caps, adjust snap, set stop.
• Perform testing of blind - quality tests, visual test, function/performance test (drops correctly, width, color, flaws in materials, function, etc.).
• Interact with quality specialists to ensure that quality guidelines are met.
• Prepare blind for packaging and shipment - pull blind up into stacked position; may bag or may put on cart for submission to other group for packaging/labeling and shipment.
• Complete productivity paperwork related to blind assembly.
• May work with Engineering on testing of new products. Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Follow established procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and tools. Interact with Toolroom and Maintenance Departments on equipment and tool repair and development of new equipment and tools.
• Follow safety policies and procedures. Attend regularly-scheduled safety meetings.
• Attend daily huddles and other meetings to ensure smooth flow of communication.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Job-Related Experience Required: 3 months manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Follow set safety procedures
• Team player
• Set priorities
• Be flexible in job assignments
• Hand/eye coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to meet job productivity expectations

Ensures Quality By

• Using project plan and project schedule methodology
• Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work
• Understanding SWF team structure, roles and responsibilities
• Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 6S, 6D, Q@S etc
• Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
• Identifying gaps using tools such as Baldridge criteria, WI Forward Award criteria, GPTW, IDP etc
• Establishing forums to share best practices
• Using department and company scorecard and other metrics
• Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level