Assembly Operator

Matthews International; York (York County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assembly Operator to join their team. In this role, you will assemble products and materials using hand tools and fixtures while adhering to safety standards. Your responsibilities will include monitoring quality, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring a clean work environment. This position offers a dynamic and fast-paced work atmosphere where you can develop your skills and collaborate with a supportive team. If you have a mechanical aptitude and a passion for assembly work, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of assembly experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office Suite and internet applications.

Responsibilities

• Assembles products and materials using hand tools and fixtures.
• Monitors quality points and reports issues to Supervisor.
• Conducts preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Assembly Experience

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Analytical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Forklifts

Welding Equipment

Cutting Torch

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

STARTING SALARY- $20 PER HOUR

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. 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 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.
• 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.