Assembly I - 1st Shift

Maysteel; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maysteel is seeking an Assembly I employee to perform production work in a metal fabrication environment. You will work with team leads to learn tasks and progress toward Assembly II level, following routings and manufacturing instructions to meet quality specs.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and basic computer skills with on-the-job training provided. Expect a physical, factory-floor setting with safety as a priority and opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with power and hand tools is a plus.
• Basic math and communication skills required.
• Entry level; on-the-job training provided.
• Basic computer skills – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work environment with PPE and proper lifting techniques.
• Operate start/stop equipment and follow routings.
• Assemble components to approved specifications.
• Read gauges and record data.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs.
• Conserve resources and minimize waste.
• Follow manufacturing instructions and blueprints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Are you looking for a career change? Make your career in metal at Maysteel!

SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION:

This description summarizes the requirements of an Assembly I employee performing in the Assembly I classification. Work with team lead employees to acquire skills required for promotion to Assembly II level. Must demonstrate the ability to complete and understand direction from team leads and other management employees. Responsible for performing production work in the factory environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Maintain safe work environment (i.e. use of personal protective equipment, proper lifting techniques, etc)
• Gain knowledge and inspection practice to ensure conformance to Quality specifications.
• Inform Management or Leads of any part or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the problem.
• Start up and stop equipment.
• Familiarize yourself with the tools, instrumentation, and calibration equipment.
• Clean production area (sweep, mop, and remove debris)
• Load and unload items from machines, carts, and dollies.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing.
• Ensure conformance to specifications.
• Mark parts for identification.
• Place equipment in baskets, totes and or on conveyor belt for further processing.
• Scrape waste material from machine.
• Read and interpret gauges.
• Record data.
• Use Epicor ERP to log into and out of jobs
• Take instructions from management/supervisory staff.
• Conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
• Work from routings, manufacturing instruction sheets, blueprints, visual aids, or other instructions to manufacture product at required quality levels
• Assemble Components accurately, thoroughly, and quickly to approved specifications.
• Perform all others duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma, GED and orequivalency.

Experience with power and hand tools a plus

Basic Math and Communication skills required

Entry level- will train.

Basic computer skills – will train

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, carry, push, pull, grip, and grasp up to 35 lbs. Employees also frequently bend, twist, and reach and may stand and/or walk up to 8-10 hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Job consists of working in a manufacturing facility. Job could consist of making changes by hand or by running machinery equipment. Will receive objects or parts on conveyer belt, be responsible for your portion of the job, and then pass materials down conveyer belt or to next worker.

Maysteel is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer of all qualified individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Maysteel also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of the protected characteristics. Maysteel participates in E-Verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.