Heavy Assembly 1st Shift

Tate; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

401k

Disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Tate is seeking an entry-level Assembler at its Pocahontas, AR facility to operate and maintain machinery for assembling steel units in Heavy Assembly. This role offers hands-on learning across equipment, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will assemble doors and partitions per specs, detect faulty materials, and complete production paperwork while maintaining housekeeping and following SOPs. This is a full-time, non-exempt permanent position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively for an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to use tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery and parts and work near moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery to assemble steel units in Heavy Assembly.
• Assemble containment doors, partitions, and other products per specifications.
• Detect faulty materials and report findings to Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Complete production reporting and quality paperwork accurately.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and follow safety procedures.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, JSAs, and safety manuals.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading & Writing

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Tape measure

Dial indicator

Feeler gauges

Job description

About Us

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Job Type: Full-time, Non - Exempt

Duration of role: Permanent

Location: Pocahontas, AR

About The Role

The entry level Assembler is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery to assemble steel units in the Heavy Assembly department at our Pocahontas, Arkansas facility. In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department.

What You’ll Do

• Has working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the department.
• Assembles containment doors, partitions, and other products per product specifications.
• Detects faulty materials used to assemble parts and reports findings to the Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Completes production reporting and quality paperwork accurately as required.
• Uses proper equipment and hand-jacks to ensure proper movement or storage of product or material.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follows established safety procedures.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in a team environment and interface with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. repetitively unassisted for an 8-hour shift for heavy assembly.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, dial indicator, and feeler gauges.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and crouch for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel machinery, equipment or parts and work near moving mechanical parts.

What You'll Get

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility:Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world.
• Skills Development:Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development:At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture:We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence.

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Tate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer requirements, including a background check and drug screening, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.