Entry Level Manufacturing Associate, 2nd shift

Legrand; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is hiring for an entry-level Manufacturing Associate for the 2nd shift in West Hartford, CT. This role involves performing fabrication and assembly operations, including using various hand tools and machinery.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S., fluent in English, and possess a high school education. The position requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 40 pounds and abiding by safety protocols. Join our team to contribute to high-quality product manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Six months prior experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Ability to perform standard work processes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication and assembly operations for products.
• Use hand tools and automatic machinery for product assembly.
• Comply with OSHA safety and company procedures.

Skills

Fluent English skills

Basic hand tools proficiency

Mathematical problem-solving

Organizing and prioritization skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Basic measuring instruments

Job description

Job Description

Entry Level Manufacturing Associate, 2nd Shift – Wiremold Team, West Hartford, CT.

The role performs fabrication and assembly operations to produce products of all kinds, including complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and assembly activities include pressing, tapping, welding, sealing, labeling, stamping, counting, loading and unloading products and cartons and pallets; cutting to length and fabricating wires; assembling power/data devices into products including terminating connections and testing of assemblies or finished products; taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
• Potentially pack, seal, and label all raceway products utilizing tools and equipment as needed; make minor adjustments on assembling and packaging machines and small hand tools to maintain quality; taking direction from appropriate Group Leader or supervision.
• Use a variety of hand tools, air screwdrivers, tapping machines, automatic and semi-automatic machinery.
• Record, maintain, and report on materials handled, packed, stored, or transported using applicable company systems.
• Place completed work in designated location, potentially using basic material handling equipment.
• Load and unload work in process to machines required in their rotation, including restarts and resets as needed.
• Maintain equipment and materials in good repair and maintain an orderly work area consistent with 5C practices and the Wiremold Production system.
• Perform Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) schedules and assignments as required for the tools, equipment and small machines used in the performance of this function.
• Comply with all OSHA safety and Company safety procedures and work in a safe manner to assure both personal safety and safety to others.
• Perform all assignments with attention to quality standards of workmanship.
• Record quality and productivity information as necessary.
• May work alone with periodic supervision or may work with a group depending on the products being assembled or the tools and equipment being operated.
• Perform other work as directed by Group Leader or supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently. High school education or equivalent.
• Six (6) months prior experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment, ideally involving wiring and assembly. Other consideration may be given for prior experience with corporations who highly utilize continuous improvement activities.
• Must be able to use basic hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform standard work processes.
• Must be able to perform all work assignments within the classification in a rotation within the work cell/department, in a productive and efficient way, producing work of good quality.
• Must be willing to cross train on all rotation assignments in the work cell/department.
• Must be able to work from the paperwork, including but not limited to blueprint or standard worksheets, when the work assignment requires.
• Must be able to solve mathematical equations.
• Must have good organizing and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand motions; lifting up to 40 pounds; clear verbal communication; close visual inspection; and working in a manufacturing environment with machinery and potential hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer.