Assembly Operator

Matthews International; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading memorialization company in Searcy, Arkansas is seeking an Assembly Operator. The role involves assembling products using hand tools under strict safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic assembly experience. This position offers an opportunity in a dynamic work environment with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of previous assembly experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operates assigned equipment in accordance with safety rules.
• Monitors quality points and records data.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on tools and fixtures.

Skills

Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite

Basic analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Project management skills

Planning skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

The Assembly Operator assembles product, parts, or materials by using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, adhesives, and fasteners to specific standards in a safe and efficient manner to produce product, parts and/or materials according to production standards and schedules.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates assigned equipment or tools safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety programs and rules.
• Performs work in accordance to approved procedures and work instructions.
• Monitors Quality Points at work station and record required data.
• Reports quality and production concerns and issues to Supervisor.
• Cross trains on all work stations within department.
• Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned tools, jigs and fixtures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
• Keeps work environment neat and clean.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 0+ years of previous assembly experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Matthews International is a leader in the memorialization industry and is committed to helping customers grow their businesses and helping families move from grieving to remembrance by providing products of superior craftsmanship and revenue generating programs and services.

At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Matthews International affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.