Manual Assembly – Day & Night Shifts

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

PTO

Benefits after 30 days

Job summary

Tangent Technologies, LLC. is seeking a Manual Assembly Operator to support the manufacture of outdoor furniture components. You will handle manual assembly with handheld power tools, ensuring precision and adherence to safety standards.

Roles may include CNC cross-training; cross-training is at management discretion and not guaranteed. Expect a focus on accuracy, production flow, and quality control in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret measurements from tape measures and calipers.
• Experience with hand and power tools is required.
• Ability to follow production schedules and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Manual Assembly: use handheld power tools to assemble components accurately.
• Manual Saw Cutting: perform cutting operations for part prep as needed.
• Production Accountability: own output in your area and ensure quality.
• Quality Assurance: monitor and enforce quality standards for products.
• Safety Compliance: follow safety rules around hot machinery and moving parts.
• Training: participate in ongoing skill development and improvements.
• Reporting: flag inefficiencies or safety hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Measurement skills

Tool proficiency

Scheduling

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Shifts & Pay

- Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, $18/hour

- Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, $18/hour + $2/hour night differential

Shifts follow a rotating 2-week schedule

- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday (48 hours)

- Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (36 hours)

Schedule Benefits

- Every other weekend off

- 14 working days per month

- Guaranteed overtime every other week

Job Description

The Manual Assembly Operator is vital to the manufacture of our high-quality outdoor furniture components. This role requires keen attention to detail, commitment to safety, and strong work ethic. The individual will specialize in the manual assembly of various components, utilizing handheld power tools for precise and efficient operations.

Note:

Employees in this role may be cross trained on CNC operations as business needs arise, based on individual performance. Cross-training is at the discretion of management and does not guarantee a transition to a CNC Operator position.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manual Assembly: Employ handheld power tools to assemble various components accurately.
• Manual Saw Cutting: Conduct manual saw-cutting operations for component preparation if applicable.
• Production Accountability: Assume responsibility for all activities and output in your designated work area, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee and ensure compliance with quality standards for assembled products.
• Miscellaneous Duties: Perform additional duties such as machine maintenance, tooling changes, and other tasks as assigned.
• Safety Compliance: Prioritize and uphold safety measures, particularly when working around hot machinery and moving equipment. Adhere to all safety and quality guidelines. Report any safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Training: Participate in ongoing training and skill development programs. Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reporting: Promptly report any operational inefficiencies or safety hazards to the supervisor.

CNC Duties (If Cross-Trained)

Employees selected for cross-training will operate CNC machines when assigned, and may be assigned the following duties as business needs require:

• CNC Operations: Operate CNC machines to cut, drill, and shape plastic components. Familiarity with G-code is helpful but not required, as programming is not a primary function.
• Saw Cutting: Perform precise cuts on plastic materials using automated and manual saws, ensuring optimal material usage and minimal waste.
• Machine Upkeep: Perform basic machine maintenance and tooling changes as trained and assigned.

Requirements

• Measurement Skills: Competency in reading and interpreting measurements from a tape measure, digital calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with various hand and power tools, including but not limited to, drills, impact drivers, and pneumatic systems.
• Scheduling: Capability to adhere to production timelines and meet output targets.
• Coordination: Ability to collaborate with team members to achieve collective production goals and ensure workflow efficiency.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of sustained employment in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting Requirements: Capable of lifting and assembling heavy components, occasionally upwards of 50 lbs.
• Tool Operation: Ability to operate power tools and machinery safely and effectively.

Benefits

401(k)

PTO

Eligible for benefits following 30 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)