Machine Assembly Operator I

Grass America; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Grass America Inc. in Kernersville, NC is seeking a manufacturing assembler to build products and subassemblies from engineering drawings and instructions. You will operate hand and power tools, inspect assemblies for quality, verify parts, and maintain records.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams, adhere to safety policies, and participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives to meet productivity and quality goals.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment after training.
• Basic understanding of measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to read basic assembly drawings, diagrams, and production documentation.
• Ability to identify and report quality or safety concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products, subassemblies, and components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, assembly fixtures, and production equipment as trained.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Verify parts and materials prior to assembly activities.
• Maintain accurate production records and complete required manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment issues, and process concerns to supervisors.
• Support workstation setup, material handling, and inventory movement activities as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using established housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel to achieve production goals.
• Participate in training activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet established productivity, quality, attendance, and safety expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and organizational objectives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Written & verbal communication

Math & measurements

Follow instructions

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Teamwork

Data entry

Independent work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Assembly fixtures

Production equipment

Measuring devices

Job description

• Previousmanufacturing or assembly experience is preferred but notrequired.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements.
• Ability toworkassigned schedules, overtime, and weekends as business needs require.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions accurately.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and assembly equipment after training.
• Basic understanding of measuring devices such as tape measures, calipers, and gauges preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to read basic assembly drawings, diagrams, and production documentation.
• Ability toidentifyand report quality or safety concerns.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assemble products, subassemblies, and components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, assembly fixtures, and production equipment as trained.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specifications.
• Verify parts and materials prior to assembly activities.
• Maintainaccurateproduction records and complete required manufacturing documentation.
• Identifyand report defective materials, equipment issues, and process concerns to supervisors.
• Support workstation setup, material handling, and inventory movement activities asrequired.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using established housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company safety policies, quality procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance personnel to achieve production goals.
• Participate in training activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet established productivity, quality, attendance, and safety expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of manufacturing and organizationalobjectives.

Physical Demands

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand or sit frequently.
• Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, reach or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance on a platform.
• The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• Exposed to extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to work in elevated areas.
• Machinery operations require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and proper dress and safety shoes.
• Exposed to loud (metal manufacturing) noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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