Kennedy Valve - Assembler

McWane - Sandbox; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 31,095 - 44,287; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Twelve paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Elmira is seeking an Assembler to join their team. This physically demanding position involves using pneumatic equipment to assemble fire hydrants and valves. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work standing for long periods. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and previous manufacturing experience. The company offers competitive wages starting at $27.36 per hour along with comprehensive benefits, including paid sick leave and 401(k) retirement options.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy manufacturing for at least 6 months preferred.
• Ability to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise.
• Ability to follow job-related instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components of valves and hydrants.
• Operate pneumatic equipment during assembly.
• Conduct quality checks on products.

Skills

Ability to lift 50lbs

Previous manufacturing experience

Use of pneumatic tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic equipment

Basic hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Kennedy Valve Co. is a subsidiary of McWane Inc. Kennedy Valve is a gray and ductile iron foundry and computerized machining and assembly operation. We supply fire hydrants and valves to the water works and fire suppression industries. We have been manufacturing these products in Elmira, New York, for over 125 years.

WHY KENNEDY VALVE?

Kennedy Valve offers great wages, and benefits packages!

Starting Wages- $27.36 and up, based on position. Hourly Pay Differentials 2nd shift $.70. Longevity Pay $.10 cents each hour for every 2 years worked with a cap at $1.20. Trainers Pay $1.00 each hour for assigned training. Paid Sick Leave- 80 hours of Paid Sick Leave (PSL) prorated based on start date. Sell back any unused PSL at the end of year. Twelve paid Holidays. Paid Vacation. Healthcare starting at $273 per month. Company Paid life Insurance. Company Paid Sickness and Accident Insurance. Retirem ent 401k-.75 per hour for hours worked placed in a 401k for you by the Company. An additional 50% company match on 4% employee contribution. Overtime after 8 hours in a day.

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Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read, write, conduct basic arithmetic. Previous six (6) months to one (1) year of heavy manufacturing experience preferred. Experience using impact gear and/ or other pneumatic tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to tolerate standing, walking, dust, fumes, and noise. Standing for extended periods of time, walking throughout the facility, ability to lift 50lbs as required. Physical job analysis can be provided.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal, state, or local law. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Kennedy Valve Co. is a drug-free workplace and reserves the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed. Kennedy Valve is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. Kennedy Valve will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability), (IA - gender identity), (CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Additional Information

JOB SUMMARY
An Assembler is a physically demanding position and often requires repetitive lifting of smaller product (up to 50 lbs.), assisted lifting of heavier product, standing for extended periods, walking within cell, maneuvering for bending, twisting, and lifting arms overhead. Assembly of the finished product (i.e., hydrants and valves) and the coinciding trim/accessory parts. An Assembler is responsible for assembling components of valves and hydrants. Assemblers use pneumatic equipment to assemble finished goods and the coinciding trim/accessory parts. The Assembler will use/operate pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor in the assembly processes. The Assembler is required to clean the work area as necessary and must work the first and/ or second shift.

JOB DUTIES

• Places parts in specified relationship to each other.
• Perform quality checks on product and parts.
• Maintain production equipment and machinery.
• Use/operate pneumatic equipment, basic hand tools, and/or direct physical labor in the assembly processes.
• Bolts or otherwise fastens parts together.
• Operate machinery and heavy equipment, such as forklifts.
• Operate equipment to perform fitting or fastening operations on assembly line.
• Works at different workstations as production needs require.
• Works online where tasks vary as different models of same article are scheduled for production.
• Package finished product and prepared for shipment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.