Assembly Operator

Matthews International; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews International is seeking an Assembly Operator to assemble product, parts, or materials using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, and adhesives to meet production standards. You will operate equipment safely and follow on-site procedures while monitoring quality data and reporting issues.

The role requires 3+ years of assembly experience, basic MS Office skills, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Overtime may be required, and the environment involves physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of assembly experience.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and 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 attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assembles product, parts, or materials using hand tools, jigs, fixtures, adhesives, and fasteners to standards.
• Operates assigned equipment or tools safely per safety programs and rules.
• Follows approved procedures and work instructions, reviewed on site.
• Monitors Quality Points at workstation and records data.
• Reports quality and production concerns to Supervisor.
• Cross trains on all work stations within department.
• Performs operator level preventive maintenance on tools, jigs and fixtures according to schedule.
• Keeps work environment neat and clean.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Budgeting

Project management

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Autonomy

Problem solving

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.

• 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. Work instructions are located on site for operators review and training.
• Monitors Quality Points at work station and record required data. Quality check point information is located on site for operator review and training.
• Reports quality and production concerns and issues to Supervisor.
• Cross trains on all work stations within department.
• Conducts operator level preventive maintenance on all assigned tools, jigs and fixtures according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
• Keeps work environment neat and clean.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• 3+ 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.