Machine Assembly Operator I

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

Job summary

Grass America, Inc. in Kernersville, NC seeks a manufacturing assembler to build products and subassemblies per engineering drawings and work instructions. You will operate hand and power tools, inspect assemblies, and maintain quality records in a structured, safe environment.

Candidates should read and follow instructions, pay close attention to detail, and work well in a team as well as independently. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Reading and following written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail for product quality.
• Ability to safely use tools after training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble products, subassemblies, and components per drawings and instructions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and equipment as trained.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, quality, and compliance with specs.
• Verify parts and materials prior to assembly.
• Maintain production records and complete documentation.
• Identify and report defective materials, equipment issues, and process concerns.
• Support workstation setup, material handling, and inventory movement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet goals.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Meet productivity, quality, attendance, and safety expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Previous manufacturing or assembly

Read, write, and communicate

Basic math/calculations

Work assigned schedules, overtime, and

Basic mechanical aptitude

Follow written and verbal work

Effective communication and teamwork

Basic computer and data entry

Independent and team work

Attention to detail and quality

Read assembly drawings, diagrams

Identify/report quality or safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Assembly equipment

Measuring devices (tape, calipers, gauges)

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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