Assembler - PWS - 1st Shift

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Appleton, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assembly Technician for our Precision Welding Solutions Division on 1st shift. You will work as part of a team to assemble products and meet daily production goals.

The role requires a high school diploma, about 1 year of assembly or manufacturing experience, the ability to read circuit and wiring diagrams, and the stamina to stand up to 12 hours with lifts up to 50 lbs. Overtime is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• About 1 year assembly or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and understand circuit and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of bills of material and prints is preferred.
• Cross training and basic computer skills expected.
• Must stand up to 12 hours per day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime is required; good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Balance the workload between target inventory and other demands.
• Communicate effectively with team members to meet customer and business needs.
• Check daily target inventory levels and open/close job orders.
• Prioritize workload to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Order materials and follow safety practices to improve quality and production culture.

Skills

Reading circuit diagrams

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Stand 12 hours

Lift 50 lbs

Overtime

Basic computer skills

Cross training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

Job Description

Company Description Miller® is about building things that matter. We lead the welding industry in building advanced, solution-focused products and meeting crucial needs for welding safety and health.

We’re about the partnership and the work. Our products are designed with our users for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, aviation, motorsports, education, agriculture and marine applications.

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, “The Power of Blue®,” is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment.

The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the world’s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for assembling products at our Precision Welding Solutions Division on 1st shift and must be a highly motivated team player with an excellent attitude.

Essential Functions

• Balance the workload between target inventory and other demands
• Communicate effectively with all team members to meet customer and business needs
• Must check daily target inventory levels and open/close job orders
• Prioritize workload to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Order materials
• Follow all safety practices and help improve the safety, quality and production culture

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year assembly or manufacturing experience
• The ability to read and understand circuit and wiring diagrams
• 1 year of MRD and material ordering procedures
• Must be able to comprehend bills of material and prints
• Cross training is required
• Must possess good manual dexterity, and hand eye coordination
• Be able to stand for up to 12 hours per day
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Overtime is required
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Good communication skills

Additional Information

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, ITW does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other categories protected by federal, state or local laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability Information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.